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ArticleJournal of hazardous materials2026

Non-destructive surface sampling of PFAS exposure on firefighter protective gears: Potential implications for occupational exposure.

Christian Alejandro Hernandez-Fajardo, Maria Guerra de Navarro, Olutobi Daniel Ogunbiyi, Paola Louzado-Feliciano, Natasha Schaefer Solle, Erin Kobetz, Alberto J Caban-Martinez, Natalia Quinete

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Article in Journal of hazardous materials, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Christian Alejandro Hernandez-FajardoInstitute of Environment, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida International University, 3000 NE 151st street, North Miami 33181, USA; University of Lyon, INSA-Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, UJM-Saint Etienne, CNRS, Inserm, CREATIS UMR 5220, U1206, F-69621, B13-Opera / 59 Boulevard Pinel, Bron 69500, France.
Maria Guerra de NavarroInstitute of Environment, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida International University, 3000 NE 151st street, North Miami 33181, USA.
Olutobi Daniel OgunbiyiInstitute of Environment, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida International University, 3000 NE 151st street, North Miami 33181, USA.
Paola Louzado-FelicianoDepartment of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA; Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA.
Natasha Schaefer SolleDepartment of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA; Department of Medicine, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA; Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA. Electronic address: n.schaefer@umiami.edu.
Erin KobetzDepartment of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA; Department of Medicine, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA; Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA. Electronic address: ekobetz@med.miami.edu.
Alberto J Caban-MartinezDepartment of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA; Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA. Electronic address: acaban@med.miami.edu.
Natalia QuineteInstitute of Environment, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida International University, 3000 NE 151st street, North Miami 33181, USA. Electronic address: nsoaresq@fiu.edu.

Funding

Tumor Biology Research ProgramP30CA240139 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · PI George S. Grills · 2019 to 2026
$24.1M
NCI NIH HHS P30 CA240139
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of anthropogenic pollutants that pose significant global environmental and health challenges. While PFAS exposure occurs through various pathways, occupational exposure among firefighters is particularly concerning. This study introduces a non-invasive, and non-destructive sample collection protocol using textile wipes to assess PFAS on firefighter safety gear and potential health issues. Dampened polypropylene fabrics were used to swab 12 firefighter turnout gear sets, including jacket shoulders, pant shins, inside and outside of SCBA masks, then extracted with methanol and analyzed for 30 different PFAS using LC-MS/MS. The mean sum of PFAS concentrations (∑PFAS) on firefighter turnout gear was 62.4 ng/g (8.3-332 ng/g), whereas 6:2 FTS was the predominant PFAS with a mean concentration of 38 ng/g (0.16-284 ng/g). Inside SCBA masks, the mean ∑PFAS was 26 ng/g, while 6:2 FTS was found at 15 ng/g. Other major PFAS observed in turnout gears were PFOA, PFHxA, PFBA, and PFPeA, which reflects the chemical composition of the foam firefighters are exposed to. A significant difference in PFAS exposure profiles was observed between body regions and SCBA masks. A Physiologically Based ToxicoKinetic (PBTK) model was applied to estimate plasma levels of PFAS, revealing concentrations indicative of potential occupational risk among firefighters and warranting further investigation.

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FirefightersFluorocarbonsOccupational ExposureProtective ClothingEnvironmental MonitoringHumansPersonal Protective EquipmentTextilesFluorocarbonsFluorotelomer sulfonatesOccupational exposurePBTK modelPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substancesPFCAs

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PMID41344184
PMCPMC13137221

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