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dibenzofuran

In the chemical family: Chlorinated dioxins & furans

Pollutants from PVC production, industrial bleaching, and incineration. Cause cancer and may harm hormone system.

EWG Research on dibenzofuran


Health Effects related to dibenzofuran: Birth or developmental effects, Cancer, Immune system (including sensitization and allergies), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistent and bioaccumulative

Routes of Exposure related to dibenzofuran:

  • Environment: agriculture
  • Miscellaneous
  • Water: sewage sludge

More chemicals in Chlorinated dioxins & furans: 2,3,7,8-tcdf (tetrafuran), 1,2,3,7,8-pecdf (pentafuran), 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), 1,2,3,4,7,8,9-hpcdf (heptafuran), 1,2,3,7,8,9-hxcdd (hexadioxin), 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-ocdf (octafuran), 1,2,3,6,7,8-hxcdd (hexadioxin), view all...