Is Ammonium Pentadecafluorooctanoate vegan?

Ammonium Pentadecafluorooctanoate

Vegan

Ammonium Pentadecafluorooctanoate is the ammonium salt of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a synthetic fluorinated compound historically used as a surfactant and processing aid in fluoropolymer manufacturing.

Also known as APFO
INCI name Ammonium Pentadecafluorooctanoate
CAS number 3825-26-1
EC number 223-320-4
CosIng ID 97742
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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