Commissioners press for MSDS and tests as PFAS/PAS concerns surface

Aug 4, 2026

Commissioners raised concerns about PFAS/PAS and trace-level testing after the applicant's product letter noted no intentional PFAS but declined to certify trace-level absence; consultants said limited local tests showed low parts-per-trillion detections but acknowledged broader uncertainties.

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Several commissioners pressed the applicant for product safety documentation after reviewing a manufacturer letter that said products do not list PFAS/PAS intentionally but did not certify trace-level absence without laboratory testing. One commissioner described documented cases of PFAS/PAS at car-wash sites in other states and requested applicants provide MSDS/SDS and, if appropriate, laboratory testing of the specific product blends in use.

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