GenX
Scientific data have been collected for over a decade to evaluate the safety of C3 dimer acid (GenX). The data were collected from studies designed to identify potential effects from short-term and long-term exposures, including studies on genetic material, fetal development, reproductive performance and cancer. These studies demonstrated that C3 dimer acid (GenX) as a polymer processing aid is safe for its intended use.
C3 dimer acid (GenX) is not PFOA, as is demonstrated by its rapid elimination from the body. The rapid C3 dimer acid (GenX) elimination means that the movement, retention and interaction with biological processes is different than those with PFOA, and that C3 dimer acid (GenX) does not bioaccumulate in humans the way that PFOA does.
Dr. Damian Shea, Professor of Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology at North Carolina State University, recently completed a detailed analysis of the currently available data regarding GenX. Dr. Shea said, “Over a decade of scientific data has been collected regarding the safety profile of [C3 dimer acid]. These data, including numerous toxicology studies, provide compelling scientific evidence that the low levels of [C3 dimer acid] detected in the environment do not pose a risk to human health.” A copy of Dr. Shea’s paper can be found on our website below.
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