Background

PFOA is a man made chemical strongly used by DuPont. PFOA, also known as Perfluorooctanoic acid, acts as a breakdown product for molecules. It is used as a non-stick coating for pots and pans and is used to manufacture many fluoropolymers; which are used for environmental and public safety issues. This chemical is also used to breakdown products of chemicals used to coat food packaging, stain-resistant coatings for couches, carpets, clothing and it can be used in photo-resists at water fabrication. More specifically, PFOA is used in aircraft production processes, electronic products, and personal care products. Although the chemical is useful and used in a variety of things it imposes a dangerous threat among humans and the environment.