Regulating Regrettable Substitution of PFAS

Ubels, Didi (2024) Regulating Regrettable Substitution of PFAS. Master's Internship Report, Chemistry.

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Abstract

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are chemically resistant, thermally stable, water- and oil-repellent, non-stick, versatile, and more. These properties make it that they are used for many applications. However, many of these substances have a negative effect on the environment as they are persistent (due to their high resistance), bioaccumulative, phytotoxic, and contribute to global warming. Besides this, they also negatively influence our health as they cause reduced immune function, insulin dysregulation, increased cholesterol, cancer, decreased reproductive health, adverse developmental effects for (unborn) children, and more. Some PFASs are therefore restricted via various regulatory measures. However, seeing the limitations with the scopes of these regulations and the current scientific information on PFASs, a restriction of the PFAS family as a whole has been proposed. If the use of PFASs becomes restricted, substitutes for them will be used. The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport therefore found it important to investigate the possible substitute substances and evaluate them to identify which could cause substantial or a too high risk of unknown harm to the environment and human health, therefore possibly being a regrettable substitute.

Item Type:	Thesis (Master's Internship Report)
Supervisor name:	Nieuwenhof-Schilstra, M.J. van den and Maniar, D.
Degree programme:	Chemistry
Thesis type:	Master's Internship Report
Language:	English
Date Deposited:	08 Jul 2024 07:53
Last Modified:	15 Jul 2024 14:37
URI:	https://fse.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/32897

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