Sodium perfluorooctanesulfinate (CED0000219)

Sodium perfluorooctanesulfinate (C8F17NaO2S) is a chemical compound used across various industrial and consumer sectors. Sodium perfluorooctanesulfinate belongs to the alkanesulfinic acids and derivatives, a subclass of sulfinic acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 506.11 g/mol, Sodium perfluorooctanesulfinate is a heavy molecule. The compound is found in or released from 13 recorded sources. Within the electrical and electronic equipment sector, it is associated with cell phones, capacitors, wires and cables, batteries, and printed circuit boards, among one other source. It is also present in textiles, leather and furnishings, specifically in carpets, rugs, and synthetic textiles. Other recorded 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, it is utilized as lubricants in both the energy, oil and gas sector and the industrial manufacturing and chemical processing sector, with one more sector also recorded. Human exposure to the compound occurs through three recorded routes: inhalation, oral, and touch.