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PFAS in firefighting foams

A firefighter holds a hose from which firefighting foam is gushing; there is a fire in the background.

PFAS are still widely used in firefighting foams. Given their problematic properties, the UBA recommends using fluorine-free alternatives. Firefighting foams containing fluorine should only be used in the event of fires for which no effective alternative exists.

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