EPA Orders Toxicity Tests On PFAS Used In Range Of Manufacturing Sectors

EPA is adding a fifth PFAS to its testing program that requires industry to conduct new studies of “representative” chemicals in the class, targeting a substance known as 6:2 fluorotelomer acrylate (6:2 FTAc) that the agency says plays a role in manufacturing a range of materials such as plastics, textiles and resins. The agency announced its test order for 6:2 FTAc on Oct. 9, starting a one-year deadline for industry groups to either pay for an array of toxicity studies...