PFBSAs
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid, often abbreviated as PFBSA, is a synthetic perfluorinated compound belonging to the broader class of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These substances are characterized by a chain of carbon atoms bonded to fluorine atoms, which makes them highly stable and resistant to degradation. PFBSA specifically has a four-carbon chain.
PFBSA has been used in various industrial and consumer products due to its water- and oil-repellent properties.
Due to the strong carbon-fluorine bonds, PFBSA does not readily break down in the environment and can
Research into the health effects of PFBSA is ongoing, but studies have suggested potential links to issues