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1,2,3,4,7,8,9-hpcdf (heptafuran)

In the chemical family: Chlorinated dioxins & furans

In chlorinated furan family of chemicals - pollutants from PVC production, industrial bleaching, incineration; cause cancer, may harm hormone system.

EWG Research on 1,2,3,4,7,8,9-hpcdf (heptafuran)


Health Effects related to 1,2,3,4,7,8,9-hpcdf (heptafuran): Birth or developmental effects, Cancer, Immune system (including sensitization and allergies), Persistent and bioaccumulative

Routes of Exposure related to 1,2,3,4,7,8,9-hpcdf (heptafuran):

  • Environment
  • Food
  • Found in people
  • Miscellaneous

More chemicals in Chlorinated dioxins & furans: dibenzofuran, 2,3,7,8-tcdf (tetrafuran), 1,2,3,7,8-pecdf (pentafuran), 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-ocdd (octadioxin), 2,3,4,7,8-pecdf (pentafuran), 1,2,3,4,7,8-hxcdf (hexafuran), 1,2,3,7,8,9-hxcdf (hexafuran), 1,2,3,6,7,8-hxcdf (hexafuran), 2,3,4,6,7,8-hxcdf (hexafuran), 1,2,3,4,6,7,8-hpcdf (heptafuran), view all...