1. Introduction Click to copy section linkSection link copied! Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals with fully (perfluorinated) or partially (polyfluorinated) carbon chains. (1) One study identified more than 60 PFAS use categories and over 200 specific applications, including apparel, food production, fire-fighting foam, musical instruments, glass, and leather. (2) Their widespread use and persistence have led to global contamination.