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		schiffern 4 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: 3M May Escape Toxic Chemical, PFAS Manufacturing L... "Teflon" ski wax (fluoro-wax) contains PFOA impurities, which is that same problematic chemical. It's expensive to remove so most manufacturers don't bother. https://skiracing.com/future-without-fluoros-a-complete-guid...

cluckindan 4 months ago [–]

It’s also applied to skis by heating it, which breaks down the polymers.

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