Perfluoroalkanesulfonamido quaternary ammonium alcohol (qaPFSMd n=8) (CED0001821)

Perfluoroalkanesulfonamido quaternary ammonium alcohol (qaPFSMd n=8) belongs to the alkyl fluorides, a subclass of alkyl halides within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 629.40 g/mol, Perfluoroalkanesulfonamido quaternary ammonium alcohol (qaPFSMd n=8) is a heavy molecule. Its chemical formula is C15H18F17N2O3S. This compound is associated with 13 recorded sources across several diverse sectors. Within the electrical and electronic equipment sector, it is found in or released from batteries, capacitors, printed circuit boards, wires and cables, cell phones, and one additional source. In the textiles, leather and furnishings sector, it is linked to carpets, rugs, and synthetic textiles. Other sources include food packaging from the food, food processing and cookware sector, as well as medical devices from the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector. Additionally, the compound is found in lubricants used in industrial manufacturing, chemical processing, and the energy, oil and gas sectors, along with one other sector. Recorded exposure routes for this substance include oral, inhalation, and touch.