Dynax Corporation was founded in 1991 and operates as a worldwide supplier of C6 telomer-based fluorosurfactants and form stabilizers to firefighting foam manufacturers. The company is headquartered in Pound Ridge, New York, and operates as a subsidiary of EXEDY Corporation. Dynax supplies components for AFFF production, which contain PFAS chemicals that pose serious health risks to firefighters.
AFFF exposure can lead to various serious health conditions, including kidney cancer, testicular cancer, ulcerative colitis, thyroid diseases, liver cancer, and more. Research studies have shown that firefighters experience heightened risk for lymphoma, testicular, and prostate cancer. PFAS substances build up in exposed individuals’ bloodstream and accumulate over a lifetime, with particular concentration in liver and kidney tissue, elevating the likelihood of cancer development and other severe health conditions.
Cancer represented 72% of firefighter line-of-duty deaths in 2023, establishing it as the primary cause of death among fire service personnel. Health organizations, including the CDC, American Cancer Society, and EPA, have found that certain PFAS may affect the immune system and increase cancer risk.
During April 2024, Todd Rokita, Indiana’s Attorney General, brought legal action against 22 companies that manufacture AFFF, with Dynax Corporation among the defendants. The state alleged that these manufacturers were aware of the health dangers associated with PFAS exposure. The legal filing contends that the defendants understood how PFAS chemicals were contaminating Indiana’s water supplies and natural environment, posing significant health threats to state residents.
Days after Indiana’s legal action, several California public water systems initiated their own lawsuit targeting 7 AFFF producers, including Dynax Corporation. This California case is notable for citing recently established federal standards for PFAS in drinking water and is anticipated to join similar litigation in multidistrict proceedings within South California’s federal court system.
These legal actions follow major settlements between water systems and prominent AFFF manufacturers such as 3M Company, Du Pont de Nemours, and Tyco Fire Products, with combined totals exceeding $14 billion to assist public water systems in addressing PFAS detection issues.
If you are a firefighter or military veteran who was exposed to AFFF after 1960 and have been diagnosed with a related illness, you may qualify for financial compensation. While cases with more extensive exposure are stronger, the toxicity of these chemicals means even minimal direct exposure on a semi-regular basis can cause harm. Our team offers a quick 10-minute free case evaluation over the phone to review your case and determine if you qualify to file an AFFF claim against Dynax Corporation and other manufacturers.