>>22571737It's very toxic.
Fire extinguisher foam (e.g., AFFF) contains water, PFAS surfactants, glycol ether solvents, and foaming agents. Toxicity:
Acute: Inhalation may irritate lungs; skin/eye contact causes mild irritation; ingestion may cause nausea.
Chronic: PFAS (persistent "forever chemicals") can accumulate, linked to cancer, liver damage, immune issues, and developmental harm.
Risks: Higher for firefighters; PFAS in water/food increases exposure.
Safety: Use PPE, ventilate, avoid skin contact, and consider PFAS-free foams. Regulations are phasing out toxic PFAS like PFOA/PFOS.
