Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Perfluorooctanesulfonamide (PFOSA) is a synthetic organofluorine compound. It is a fluorocarbon derivative or perfluorinated compound with eight carbons and a terminal sulfonamide functional group. PFOSA was an ingredient in 3M’s former Scotchgard formulation and the compound was used to repel grease and water in food packaging along with other consumer applications. It breaks down to form perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS).
