Sodium perfluorovalerate (CED0008784)

Sodium perfluorovalerate (C5HF9O2.Na) is a chemical compound. Sodium perfluorovalerate belongs to the alkyl fluorides, a subclass of alkyl halides within the organic compounds. This substance is found in or released from 13 recorded sources across several sectors. In the realm of electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with cell phones, capacitors, wires and cables, batteries, and printed circuit boards, among one other source. Within the textiles, leather and furnishings sector, it is found in carpets, rugs, and synthetic textiles. Its presence in food, food processing and cookware is noted specifically in food packaging. In the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector, it is linked to medical devices. Additionally, it is found in lubricants used in both industrial manufacturing and chemical processing, as well as in the energy, oil and gas sector. One further sector is also recorded as a source. Recorded exposure routes for sodium perfluorovalerate include oral, inhalation, and touch.