Use of PFOS-related substances
{"Image DocumentName": "Use of PFOS-related substances", "Image ImageDescription": "Section III. Alternatives to the use of PFOS. (2) Use area. Use of PFOS-related substances. Alternatives used. Photographic industry. A shift to digital techniques has reduced the use drastically. Telomer-based surfactants products, hydrocarbon surfactants, silicone products, C3-C4-fluorinated chemicals. Electrical and electronic parts. PFOS-based chemicals are or have been used in the manufacturing of digital cameras, mobile phones, printers, scanners, satellite communication and radar systems, etc. For most of these uses, alternatives are available or are under development. Semiconductor industry. PFOS is still used but in lower concentrations. No substitutes with comparable effectiveness have been identified, and doing so may take up to 5 years, according to the industry. It should be possible to use PFBS, fluorinated polyethers or telomers. Pesticides. Sulfluramid is used in some countries as an active substance and surfactant in pesticide products for termites, cockroaches and other insects. Other fluorosurfactants may be used as inert surfactants in other pesticide products. Synthetic piperonyl compounds such as S\u2011Methoprene, Pyriproxyfen, Fipronil and Chlorpyrifos are alternative active substances, sometimes used in combination. Alternative surfactants may exist.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}