What is worse PFOA or PTFE?
Both PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) and PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene or commonly known as Teflon) are fluorinated chemicals which have been used in many consumer and industrial products. While both chemicals are of concern due to potential health impacts, PFOA and PTFE present different concerns and should be evaluated and managed differently. PFOA is a man-made chemical and …
