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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Environment
Tom Perkins

Some condom and lubricant brands contain alarming levels of PFAS – study

The chemicals are probably used in condoms to help latex repel moisture and liquid.
The chemicals are probably used in condoms to help latex repel moisture and liquid. Photograph: Image Source/Getty Images

Several brands of condoms and lubricants contain alarming levels of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”, including styles of Trojan and K-Y Jelly, new research finds.

The testing conducted by the Mamavation consumer advocacy blog comes just as researchers found human skin absorbs the chemicals at much higher levels than previously thought.

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