# PFAS Reporting 2026

> The definitive resource for US importers and manufacturers navigating EPA's TSCA 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting deadline of May 8, 2026. Free compliance assessment tools, supplier letter templates, and chemical-specific guidance.

## Main

- [Home](https://pfasreporting2026.com/): Free 2-minute PFAS reporting assessment tool
- [PFAS Chemicals Index](https://pfasreporting2026.com/pfas): Searchable database of reportable PFAS compounds with CAS numbers

## Compliance Guides

- [What is PFAS?](https://pfasreporting2026.com/guide/what-is-pfas): Definition and scope of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances under EPA regulation
- [Filing Deadline](https://pfasreporting2026.com/guide/filing-deadline): Key dates and timeline for TSCA 8(a)(7) compliance
- [Penalties and Fines](https://pfasreporting2026.com/guide/penalties-and-fines): Up to $50,000/day penalties for non-compliance
- [Article Importer Exemption](https://pfasreporting2026.com/guide/article-importer-exemption): Why most importers do NOT qualify for exemptions
- [Supplier Letter Template](https://pfasreporting2026.com/guide/supplier-letter-template): Demand letter for obtaining CAS numbers from suppliers
- [CAS Numbers](https://pfasreporting2026.com/guide/cas-numbers): How to identify and report PFAS chemical identifiers

## Industry Guides

- [Textiles & Apparel](https://pfasreporting2026.com/industry/textiles): Water-resistant fabrics and stain-repellent treatments
- [Electronics](https://pfasreporting2026.com/industry/electronics): Semiconductor manufacturing and circuit board coatings
- [Automotive](https://pfasreporting2026.com/industry/automotive): Fuel systems, brake fluids, and weather seals
- [Food Packaging](https://pfasreporting2026.com/industry/food-packaging): Grease-resistant containers and wrappers
- [Cosmetics](https://pfasreporting2026.com/industry/cosmetics): Long-wear makeup and skincare formulations
- [Medical Devices](https://pfasreporting2026.com/industry/medical-devices): Implants, catheters, and surgical equipment
- [Construction](https://pfasreporting2026.com/industry/construction-materials): Weather barriers and roofing membranes
- [Aerospace](https://pfasreporting2026.com/industry/aerospace): High-performance coatings and lubricants

## PFAS Chemicals Database

### Legacy PFAS (Being Phased Out)
- [PFOA - Perfluorooctanoic Acid](https://pfasreporting2026.com/pfas/pfoa): CAS 335-67-1 - "C8" chemical, Teflon production
- [PFOS - Perfluorooctane Sulfonate](https://pfasreporting2026.com/pfas/pfos): CAS 1763-23-1 - Scotchgard, firefighting foam
- [PFNA - Perfluorononanoic Acid](https://pfasreporting2026.com/pfas/pfna): CAS 375-95-1 - Long-chain PFAS in coatings
- [PFDA - Perfluorodecanoic Acid](https://pfasreporting2026.com/pfas/pfda): CAS 335-76-2 - Industrial surfactant

### Replacement PFAS
- [GenX - HFPO-DA](https://pfasreporting2026.com/pfas/genx): CAS 62037-80-3 - PFOA replacement chemical
- [PFBS - Perfluorobutane Sulfonate](https://pfasreporting2026.com/pfas/pfbs): CAS 375-73-5 - Short-chain PFOS replacement
- [PFHxS - Perfluorohexane Sulfonate](https://pfasreporting2026.com/pfas/pfhxs): CAS 355-46-4 - Transitional compound
- [PFHxA - Perfluorohexanoic Acid](https://pfasreporting2026.com/pfas/pfhxa): CAS 307-24-4 - Short-chain alternative

### Fluoropolymers
- [PTFE - Polytetrafluoroethylene](https://pfasreporting2026.com/pfas/ptfe): CAS 9002-84-0 - Teflon, non-stick coatings
- [FEVE - Fluoroethylene Vinyl Ether](https://pfasreporting2026.com/pfas/feve): CAS 28961-43-5 - Architectural coatings

### Fluorotelomers
- [6:2 FTS - 6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonate](https://pfasreporting2026.com/pfas/6-2-fts): CAS 27619-97-2 - Firefighting foam ingredient

## Frequently Asked Questions

- [Am I Required to Report?](https://pfasreporting2026.com/faq/am-i-required-to-report): Determining if your company falls under TSCA 8(a)(7)
- [What If I Don't Know PFAS Content?](https://pfasreporting2026.com/faq/what-if-i-dont-know-pfas-content): Options when supplier data is unavailable
- [Small Business Exemption](https://pfasreporting2026.com/faq/small-business-exemption): Why there is NO size-based exemption
- [Lookback Period Explained](https://pfasreporting2026.com/faq/lookback-period-explained): 2011-2022 historical reporting requirement
- [Penalties for Non-Compliance](https://pfasreporting2026.com/faq/penalties-for-non-compliance): Civil and criminal enforcement risks

## Key Facts

- **Deadline**: May 8, 2026
- **Lookback Period**: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2022
- **Penalty**: Up to $50,000 per day per violation
- **No Exemptions**: No small business or de minimis exemptions
- **Article Importers**: Must report finished goods containing PFAS

## Optional

- [Full Content](https://pfasreporting2026.com/llms-full.txt): Complete site content in markdown format