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Washington Ecology Identifies Priority Products for Cycle 2 Including PFAS in Paint
PFAS WashingtonWashington State Department of EcologyWashington, US
Announced
May 30, 2025
Description
The Washington State Department of Ecology published the Safer Products for Washington Cycle 2 Identification of Priority Products Report to the Legislature, identifying architectural paint containing PFAS and alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEs) as priority products for potential future regulation. Product testing found approximately half of tested paint products contain organic fluorine (an indicator of PFAS). Manufacturers have reported PFAS use in architectural paint formulations. This identification initiates Phase 3 of Cycle 2, where Ecology will evaluate whether safer alternatives are feasible and available before proposing draft regulatory actions in late 2026.
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Washington Ecology Identifies Priority Products for Cycle 2 Including PFAS in Paint
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Washington Ecology Identifies Priority Products for Cycle 2 Including PFAS in Paint
ts Cycle 2 Priority Products Report Page 1 June 2025 REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE Identification of Priority Products Report to the Legislature Safer Products for Washington Cycle 2 Phase 2 Introduction Chapter 70A.350 RCW1 directs Ecology, in consultation with the Department of Health (Health), to implement a regulatory program to reduce toxic chemicals in consumer products. This implementation program is called Safer