is a foam used for fire suppression. Its role is to cool the fire and to coat the fuel, preventing its contact with oxygen, resulting in suppression of the combustion.
Also known as aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), the firefighting foam is known to contain the toxic chemicals, PFOS and PFAS. According to the Center for Disease Control, PFAS may adversely affect cholesterol levels, the risk of some forms of cancer and a woman’s chance of getting pregnant.
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