Thread: PTFE in bike lubes: Are we contributing to the PFAS problem?
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Old 09-27-24 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnDThompson
Regardless of whether PTFE is a type of PFA, it does contribute to environmental microplastic pollution, which is also an issue.
The main issue is how we use it- chain lube is 'total loss' lubrication. All of the PTFE powder you mix into your chain wax, will end up on the road or in the dirt. The other issue is the permanence of these chemicals. How confident are we that they are truly inert and harmless?
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