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Chemical Families

Cadmium compounds

EWG Research on Chemicals in Cadmium compounds


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

Routes of Exposure related to Cadmium compounds:

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

Related Chemicals

cadmium