EU Chemicals Agency Says 'Forever Chemical' TFA Toxic to Human Reproduction
20 Articles
20 Articles
TFA, the smallest variant of the 'forever chemical' PFAS, may be harmful to fertility and to pregnant women. This is the conclusion of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Abnormalities have been detected in laboratory animals, but it is not yet certain that these will also occur in humans. Nevertheless, Bond Beter Leefmilieu is calling for the current limit values for TFA in Flemish drinking water to be tightened, but according to the Flemish …
The tiniest piece of PFAS is called TFA. Molecularly, it resembles vinegar, except it is saturated with fluorine atoms. And just like all other PFAS, it doesn't belong…
The EU authority Echa classifies the chemical TFA as a danger to fertility and unborn children. The Federal Government is opposed to a ban.
The EU Chemicals Agency Echa recommends the classification of a certain eternityschemikale as harmful for human reproduction. It is about trifluoracetic acid, short TFA. The risk review committee stated that TFA can impair fertility, cause damage to unborn children and affect the thyroid and liver.
The chemical and pharmaceutical industry uses trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) as a solvent and catalyst. The EU has now found that TFA has a harmful effect on human reproduction. By A. Meyer-Feist.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) considered trifluoroacetic acid "toxic for reproduction" this Tuesday. The one called TFA is very present in tap water. - Eternal pollutants: TFA, very present in tap water, considered "toxic for reproduction" by an EU agency (Environment).
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
