Biotransformation of fluorotelomer compound to perfluorocarboxylates in humans

Levels of perfluorocarboxylates (PFCAs) in biological compartments have been known for some time but their transport routes and distribution patterns are not properly elucidated. The opinions diverge whether the exposure of the general population occurs indirect through precursors or direct via PFCA...

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Main Authors: Helena Nilsson, Anna Kärrman, Anna Rotander, Bert van Bavel, Gunilla Lindström, Håkan Westberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2013-01-01
Series:Environment International
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412012001997