Perfluoroalkylamido ammonium, n=8 (CED0000507)

Perfluoroalkylamido ammonium, n=8 belongs to the alkyl fluorides, a subclass of alkyl halides within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 548.24 g/mol, Perfluoroalkylamido ammonium, n=8 is a heavy molecule. It is characterized by the chemical formula C14H13F17N2O. This compound is found in or released from 13 recorded sources across multiple sectors. Within the electrical and electronic equipment sector, it is associated with capacitors, batteries, cell phones, printed circuit boards, wires and cables, and one additional source. In the textiles, leather and furnishings sector, it is linked to carpets, rugs, and synthetic textiles. Other identified sources include food packaging from the food, food processing and cookware sector, and medical devices from the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector. Additionally, the compound is found in lubricants used within the energy, oil and gas sector as well as the industrial manufacturing and chemical processing sector, along with one other sector. Recorded routes of exposure for this substance include inhalation, oral, and touch.