The history of “forever chemicals,” how did we get here? (PFAS part 2)

<p><a href="http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate">Try Formulate!</a> Shampoo and Conditioner custom formulated for your exact hair type, your specific needs, and your scent preference! Created using... chemistry, of course! When you sign up for Formulate, you get a <a href="http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate">discount</a> for being a Chemistry For Your Life listener AND you help support the podcast with every order!</p><p>We are big fans of Formulate, try it today and your hair will thank you.<br><a href="http://chemforyourlife.com/formulate">www.chemforyourlife.com/formulate</a></p><p>- - - - - - - - - - - </p><br><p><strong>#168<br></strong><br>Continuing our series on "forever chemicals" aka PFAS, we explore how we got into this situation. Where did PFAS come from? Why were they made? Were there any signs of PFAS being a problem early on? Let's investigate.</p><p>We want to give a  special thank you to Bri McAllister for illustrating molecules for this weeks episode! Please go check out Bri’s art, follow and support her at <a href="http://entr0pic.artstation.com/">entr0pic.artstation.com</a> and @McAllisterBri on twitter!</p><p><strong>References from this Episode</strong></p><ol> <li><a href="https://www.chemistryworld.com/podcasts/ptfe/3005920.article?adredir=1">https://www.chemistryworld.com/podcasts/ptfe/3005920.article?adredir=1</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.teflon.com/en/news-events/history">https://www.teflon.com/en/news-events/history</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7530144/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7530144/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.investors.dupont.com/news-and-media/press-release-details/2023/Chemours-DuPont-and-Corteva-Reach-Comprehensive-PFAS-Settlement-with-U.S.-Water-Systems/default.aspx">https://www.investors.dupont.com/news-and-media/press-release-details/2023/Chemours-DuPont-and-Corteva-Reach-Comprehensive-PFAS-Settlement-with-U.S.-Water-Systems/default.aspx</a></li> </ol><p><br><strong>Thanks to our monthly suppor