From: "Toxicology and Environmental Health" <USNLMTEH**At_Symbol_Here**public.govdelivery.com>

Subject: New Tox Town Page on Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)

Date: July 8, 2016 at 11:01:44 AM EDT

PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) is a man-made chemical that is toxic and persistent in the environment.

Environmental Health & Toxicology Update from the National Library of Medicine Visit the New Tox Town Page on Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) is a man-made chemical that is toxic and persistent in the environment. It is used to make products resistant to heat and to repel oil, grease, stains, and water. Wondering how you might be exposed to PFOA or how it might affect your health? For answers to these questions and more, visit the Tox Town page on Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA). The page is also available in Spanish. Locations where PFOAs may be found, listed on the ToxTown website.