Fire departments concerned about cancer risks are buying gear that is free of forever chemicals
Fire departments concerned about cancer risks are buying gear that is free of forever chemicals
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Fire departments concerned about cancer risks are buying gear that is free of forever chemicals
I could be wrong, but I don’t think the gear is the problem. It’s the foam.
As I understand it, Teflon itself is inert. It’s too big to cause us health problems. But the chemicals used to apply it, like PFOS and PFOA, those are dangerous.
Teflon is inert at room temperatures. If it breaks down when I get my frying pan too hot, it doesn’t seem like it’s an optimal choice for firefighters gear.
It wouldn’t surprise me if the foam is a way more significant exposure source, though.
The gear absolutely is a problem.
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/01/wear-and-tear-may-cause-firefighter-gear-release-more-forever-chemicals
Thanks! I figured there was more to it than I knew.