CAS Number
4151-50-2
Name
Sulfluramid (PFOSA)
SIN Groups
Fluorinated compounds
Reason for inclusion on the SIN List
For PFOSA reprotoxic effects have been reported. It is a precursor of the vPvBT chemical PFOS and has been found in biomonitoring studies. Date for inclusion on the SIN List
2008 September
Hazard class and category code(s)
Source: ECHA No harmonized CLP classification ![]() ![]() ![]() Chemical informationSynonyms
PFOSA; perfluorooctane sulfonamide; N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamide; N-ethylheptadecafluorooctanesulphonamide; N-ethylperfluorooctylsulfonamide; FOSA
EC number
223-980-3
(Bio)monitoring data
Yes, in human blood and milk, air (especially indoor); In various foods (highest levels in fatty foods), air, water, biota; In Arctic aquatic biota (incl. beluga, narwhal).
Possible uses
Source: Peden-Adams et al (2007), HSDB; Tittlemeier et al (2006)
Pesticide (household use, esp. for eusocial and parasocial insects); coatings on paper and textiles (eg. food packaging)
Technical function of substances
Source: Tittlemeier et al (2006) Surfactant |