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Body Burden: The Pollution in Newborns: Test Results
July 14, 2005
PCB-1
PCB-1 was found in 9 of 10 umbilical cord blood samples from babies born in U.S. hospitals in 2004, at concentrations ranging from 22.4 to 75.9 pg/g (lipid weight, in whole blood). It was also found in 3 of 3 adult blood samples, at concentrations ranging from 7.2 to 48.3 pg/g (lipid weight, in whole blood).
In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.
| About PCB-1 * | |
| CAS RN | 2051-60-7 |
| Chemical Class | Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) |
| Chemical SubClass | Mono-PCB |
| Manufacturing/ Use Status | banned for use/manufacture in the U.S. |
| Trade and product names | Arochlors, Chlophen ®, Chlorextol ®, Clophen ®, Dykanol ®, Fenclor ®, Fenclor ® 42, Inerteen ®, Monter ®, Phenochlor ®, Pyralene ®, Pyranol ®, Santotherm ®, Therminol ®, Therminol ® FR-1 |
| Chemical functions | dedusting agent, flame retardant, pesticide extender, plasticizer |
| Uses | adhesives, carbonless reproducing paper, cutting oils, dedusting agents, electrical capacitors, electrical transformers, vacuum pumps, fire retardants, hydraulic fluid, ink, lubricants, pesticide extenders, plasticizer, used in heat transfer systems, wax extenders |
| Manufacturers | Monsanto (former mfg), US Borax Inc. (former mfg) |
* Information may include trade names, manufacturers, and products for other chemicals in the Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) class.
| Priority Health Concerns for PCB-1 | |
| Health Concern or Target Organ | Weight of Evidence |
| Cancer | Known Effects |
| Birth Defects / Developmental Delays | Known Effects |
| Immune System | Probable Effects |
| Suspected Health Concerns for PCB-1 | |
| Cardiovascular System Or Blood, Hormone System, Stomach Or Intestines, Kidney, Brain, Nervous System, Reproductive System, Female Reproductive System, Male Reproductive System, Lungs/breathing, Hearing, Skin | |