United States Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) Market Size, Share, Key Players Analysis and Current Scenario till 2025
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is synthetic “perfluorinated carboxylic acid” and “fluorosurfactant”. It is also known as “pentadecafluorooctanoic acid or C8”. It belongs to the group of “perfluoroalkyls”. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is available as off-white or white powder with strong odor. It is fairly resistant to water, heat, grease, stains, and oil. It is used in nonstick cookware, fire-fighting foams, water repellant clothing, stain resistant carpets and fabrics, paper and cardboard packaging, and paper plates. Also, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is used in the production of paints & paint additives, teflon, floor polish, cleaning agents, foam extinguishing agents, termite & pesticides control agents, ski wax, thread sealant tapes & pastes, and others.
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