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cadmium

In the chemical families: Cadmium compounds, Metals

Metal from corrosion of galvanized pipes; runoff from metal refineries, waste batteries and paints; erosion of natural deposits

EWG Research on cadmium


Health Effects related to cadmium: Birth or developmental effects, Endocrine system, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Reproduction and fertility

Routes of Exposure related to cadmium:

  • Consumer products: adhesives, household, paints and coatings, solvents
  • Environment: agriculture
  • Found in people
  • Miscellaneous: building materials, manufacturing, occupational, research, solvents
  • Water: sewage sludge

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More chemicals in Metals: Uranium, chromium hydroxide, thimerosal, chromium oxide, bismuth, zirconium oxide, chromium oxide greens, chromium hydroxide green, titanium dioxide, iron, view all...