N-MeFOSAA
Synonyms: 2-(N-Methylperfluorooctanesulfonamido)acetic acid
CAS Number: 2355-31-9
Sources of exposure:
Stain-resistant carpets and textiles; surface treatments; food packaging; household dust; contaminated food and water
Description:
N-MeFOSAA is a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) associated with older PFOS-based stain-, grease-, and water-resistant treatments. It may be released from treated carpets, textiles, upholstery, food-contact materials, and other consumer products or formed through the breakdown of related precursor chemicals. N-MeFOSAA is environmentally persistent and can transform into PFOS, a highly persistent and bioaccumulative PFAS with well-documented health concerns. The health effects of N-MeFOSAA itself have not been studied as extensively as those of PFOS. Because this PFAS is environmentally persistent and may contribute to sustained human or ecological exposure directly or through transformation products, the glossary applies a precautionary approach where long-term hazard and exposure information is limited.
Health concerns:
Cancer
Known or suspected to increase cancer risk in humans.
Reproductive Toxicity
May alter hormone function and harm reproduction.
Organ System Toxicity
May cause organ damage and disease.
Irritant
May cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation.
Ecotoxicity
May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.
Banned/restricted lists:
- EU POPs Regulation-PFOS-related compounds
- Minnesota Amara's Law
References
- US National Library of Medicine. PubChem database. US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).