Perfluorononadecanoic acid (CED0000161)

Perfluorononadecanoic acid is an organic compound with the formula C19H1F37O2. Perfluorononadecanoic acid belongs to the fatty acids and conjugates, a subclass of fatty acyls within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 964.16 g/mol, Perfluorononadecanoic acid is a heavy molecule. The compound is identified in 14 recorded sources across several sectors. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is found in cell phones, capacitors, batteries, printed circuit boards, wires and cables, and one additional source. It is also present in food, food processing and cookware, specifically in food contact materials and food packaging. In the realm of textiles, leather and furnishings, it is associated with carpets, rugs, and synthetic textiles. Additionally, the compound is found in medical devices within the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector. It is used as a lubricant in both industrial manufacturing and chemical processing, as well as in the energy, oil and gas sector. One further sector has also been recorded as a source. Exposure to perfluorononadecanoic acid can occur through oral, inhalation, and touch routes.