Unveiling EPA’s Breakthrough in Combatting PFAS Contamination in HDPE Containers
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have long been valued across industries for their exceptional resistance to heat, water, and oil. Yet, concerns about the potential health and environmental risks associated with PFAS exposure, especially in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers utilized for storing various chemicals like pesticides, have been escalating. In September 2020, the U.S. Environmental […]
Pesticide packaging: EPA’s efforts to reduce PFAS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) works diligently to address per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment. And, provides updates in testing pesticide products and containers for PFAS. As of 29 September 2021, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) releases a validated method for the detection of the presence of 28 PFAS compounds in oily matrices, […]