Sep 30, 2024 · Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals. They have been released from aqueous film forming foam used to fight fires.

Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) is a highly effective firefighting product intended for fighting high-hazard flammable liquid fires. AFFF products are synthesized by combining hydrocarbon …

May 1, 2024 · Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) for the suppression of fuel fires is a major cause of widespread and heavy water environment pollution by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances …

There are two major classes of firefighting foam: Class A and Class B. Class B is also called Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) and is usually created using PFAS. It is a highly effective …

Oct 8, 2024 · The FY20 NDAA directed EPA to address the destruction and disposal of PFAS and specific PFAS-containing materials, including aqueous film-forming foam, contaminated …

Oct 7, 2020 · The use of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) has resulted in the widespread occurrence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in groundwater, drinking water, …

Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) is highly effective foam intended for fighting high-hazard flammable liquid fires. AFFF products are typically formed by combining hydrocarbon foaming …

Aug 28, 2023 · Aqueous film-foaming foam (AFFF) for fire-fighting is a major source of PFAS pollution. However, complete defluorination (i.e., cleaving all C−F bonds into F− ions) of PFAS …

Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) is a type of foam that fire departments use to fight liquid-based fires (those started by oil, gasoline, or other flammable liquids). AFFF is highly concerning …

Since its development in the 1960s, AFFF foam has been used by branches of the U.S. armed forces, members of NATO, and by fire departments around the word. AFFF consists of …