The Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (ITRC) is presenting a training on the basics of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemistry. Key focus areas of the training include:

  • Why are PFAS different from other organic chemicals?
  • How are PFAS defined?
  • How are PFAS manufactured and why does that matter?
  • What are the differences between perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances?
  • What are the naming conventions used for the different types of PFAS?
  • How are short-chain and long-chain perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) defined?
  • What are precursors and why are they important?
  • What are some of the unique chemical properties of PFAS and why do they matter?