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OTTAWA, Ontario - PrAtlas -- Assent Inc., the leader in supply chain sustainability management, today announced new findings on the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across global manufacturing supply chains. The data shows that PFAS found in products is increasing, with more knowledgeable suppliers better prepared to provide PFAS data – providing manufacturers with more accurate insight into their PFAS risk.
Drawing from over 4.5 million supplier declarations collected using Assent's platform, Assent has identified 695 unique PFAS, marking a 30% increase over the past six months and reinforcing the urgency for manufacturers to understand where these high-risk chemicals are hiding in their products.
According to Assent's updated data:
The top 10 most found PFAS, in order of most to least declared, are:
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Manufacturers are facing increasingly complex regulations around PFAS use. Hundreds of regulations have been proposed or enacted globally due to the dangers to both human health and the environment. This has increased associated risks, with unprecedented litigation driving changes in insurability and leading to part obsolescence — requiring urgent action to identify, manage, and substitute hazardous substances. Assent's PFAS solution enables deep visibility into the supply chain, offering companies data-backed insights to reduce risk and prepare for compliance deadlines in global markets – as well as gain insights into PFAS usage to manage obsolescence and legal risks.
"Global restrictions of PFAS, or 'Forever Chemicals,' continue to ramp up, and with due cause given their impact on human health. Regulatory bodies including the EU, and states such as California, New York, Colorado, and Maine have enacted similar bans on PFAS use in consumer goods. A number of firms have settled lawsuits concerning their use, for amounts upwards of $11 Billion," said Nathan Goldstein, Senior Manager, EHS&Q at Verdantix. "As the body of research around PFAS grows and their impacts are better understood, it is projected that regulations will continue to limit, and even prohibit their use and discharge, meaning that solutions that enable the tracking, reporting and identification of replacement substances will increase in desirability."
Hundreds of Assent's customers depend on the company's PFAS solution to gain the data-driven insights they need to manage risks, meet regulatory requirements, and plan confidently for the future. Assent delivers the most comprehensive view of PFAS available in the market today, ensuring manufacturers are equipped to navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
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Learn more about Assent's PFAS software and solution, or download the full infographic with additional data and insights, now.
About Assent Inc.
Assent provides the leading supply chain sustainability management solution and is on a mission to become the global platform of record for supply chain sustainability and compliance for manufacturers. Founded in 2010, Assent is the only company that unifies platform, people, and supplier intelligence to future-proof supply chains amid global disruption. Powered by AI, we enable faster, smarter compliance — from risk analysis to automated document review — while delivering unmatched speed, cost efficiency, and confidence. With a proprietary supplier engagement engine and deep regulatory expertise built into our platform and services, Assent helps customers navigate complexity, reduce risk, and accelerate growth.
Drawing from over 4.5 million supplier declarations collected using Assent's platform, Assent has identified 695 unique PFAS, marking a 30% increase over the past six months and reinforcing the urgency for manufacturers to understand where these high-risk chemicals are hiding in their products.
According to Assent's updated data:
- 3% of the parts Assent has analyzed data on contain at least one intentionally added PFAS, representing a significant burden for manufacturers to manage or replace parts throughout the supply chain.
- More than 80% of clients have already detected PFAS in their supply chains.
- PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) tops the list, appearing in more than 50% of positive PFAS declarations. It's highly used due to non-stick properties, valuable in many manufacturing processes, specialized parts, and consumer products.
The top 10 most found PFAS, in order of most to least declared, are:
- Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
- 1,1-Difluoretylen-hexafluorpropenpolymer (PVDF)
- 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl methacrylate
- Potassium 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,4-nonafluorobutane-1-sulfonate (PFBS salt)
- Perfluoroethylene propylene copolymer
- 1-Propene, 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoro-, polymer with 1,1-difluoroethene and tetrafluoroethene
- Ammonium pentadecafluorooctanoate (APFO) [PFOA salt]
- Ethene, 1,1-difluoro-, homopolymer
- Propane, 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-3-[(1,2,2-trifluoroethenyl)oxy]-, polymer with 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethene
- Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
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Manufacturers are facing increasingly complex regulations around PFAS use. Hundreds of regulations have been proposed or enacted globally due to the dangers to both human health and the environment. This has increased associated risks, with unprecedented litigation driving changes in insurability and leading to part obsolescence — requiring urgent action to identify, manage, and substitute hazardous substances. Assent's PFAS solution enables deep visibility into the supply chain, offering companies data-backed insights to reduce risk and prepare for compliance deadlines in global markets – as well as gain insights into PFAS usage to manage obsolescence and legal risks.
"Global restrictions of PFAS, or 'Forever Chemicals,' continue to ramp up, and with due cause given their impact on human health. Regulatory bodies including the EU, and states such as California, New York, Colorado, and Maine have enacted similar bans on PFAS use in consumer goods. A number of firms have settled lawsuits concerning their use, for amounts upwards of $11 Billion," said Nathan Goldstein, Senior Manager, EHS&Q at Verdantix. "As the body of research around PFAS grows and their impacts are better understood, it is projected that regulations will continue to limit, and even prohibit their use and discharge, meaning that solutions that enable the tracking, reporting and identification of replacement substances will increase in desirability."
Hundreds of Assent's customers depend on the company's PFAS solution to gain the data-driven insights they need to manage risks, meet regulatory requirements, and plan confidently for the future. Assent delivers the most comprehensive view of PFAS available in the market today, ensuring manufacturers are equipped to navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
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Learn more about Assent's PFAS software and solution, or download the full infographic with additional data and insights, now.
About Assent Inc.
Assent provides the leading supply chain sustainability management solution and is on a mission to become the global platform of record for supply chain sustainability and compliance for manufacturers. Founded in 2010, Assent is the only company that unifies platform, people, and supplier intelligence to future-proof supply chains amid global disruption. Powered by AI, we enable faster, smarter compliance — from risk analysis to automated document review — while delivering unmatched speed, cost efficiency, and confidence. With a proprietary supplier engagement engine and deep regulatory expertise built into our platform and services, Assent helps customers navigate complexity, reduce risk, and accelerate growth.
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