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  1,2,3,6,7,8-HxCDF (hexafuran)

1,2,3,6,7,8-HxCDF (hexafuran) was found in 1 of 10 umbilical cord blood samples from babies born in U.S. hospitals in 2004, at a concentration of 7.5 pg/g (lipid weight, in whole blood). It was also found in 3 of 3 adult blood samples, at concentrations ranging from 2.3 to 6.7 pg/g (lipid weight, in whole blood).

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

About 1,2,3,6,7,8-HxCDF (hexafuran)
CAS RN	57653-85-7
Chemical Class	Chlorinated furan
Chemical SubClass	Hexachlorinated furan
Manufacturing/ Use Status	this chemical is not intentionally produced, it is a byproduct of another application
May be found in the following types of products	food (pollutant)
Uses	no commercial uses, pollution from incineration of products containing brominated fire retardants, pollution from incineration, chlorine bleaching, PVC plastic production, and other industrial processes
Manufacturers	none

Priority Health Concerns for 1,2,3,6,7,8-HxCDF (hexafuran)
Health Concern or Target Organ	Weight of Evidence
Immune System	Probable Effects

References for Health Effects

Suspected Health Concerns for 1,2,3,6,7,8-HxCDF (hexafuran)

Cancer, Birth Defects / Developmental Delays, Hormone System, Stomach Or Intestines, Kidney, Brain, Nervous System, Reproductive System, Lungs/breathing, Skin, Cardiovascular System Or Blood

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Body Burden: The Pollution in People	1,2,3,6,7,8-HxCDF (hexafuran) was found in 9 of the nine test subjects. The 9 people had an average of 4.8 and a range of 2.8 to 7.5.