GROUP:
Adults
health & safety concerns: |
chemicals found | ||
| on average | indivi- dual range |
entire group | |
| Brain and nervous system | 23 | 1-196 | 223 |
| Reproduction and fertility | 16 | 1-67 | 83 |
| Immune system (including sensitization and allergies) | 21 | 1-175 | 196 |
| Birth defects and developmental delays | 5 | 2-16 | 20 |
| Respiratory system | 3 | 1-4 | 6 |
| Endocrine system | 3 | 1-6 | 10 |
| Gastrointestinal (including liver) | 5 | 1-55 | 61 |
| Chronic effects, general | 3 | 1-6 | 11 |
Group members:
(92 People)
Anonymous Adult 2
Anonymous Adult 3
Anonymous Adult 5
Anonymous Adult 4
Anonymous Adult 6
Anonymous Adult 9
Anonymous Adult 12
Anonymous Adult 13
Anonymous Adult 11
Anonymous Adult 10
Anonymous Adult 14
Anonymous Adult 15
Anonymous Adult 16
Anonymous Adult 17
Anonymous Adult 18
Anonymous Adult 20
Anonymous Adult 21
Andrea Martin
Davis Baltz
Lucy Waletsky
Michael Lerner
Sharyle Patton
Lexi Rome
Monique Harden
Charlotte Brody
Anonymous Adult 1
Kathy Fowler
Jenna Meyer
Katrina Alcorn
Tiffany Kimball
Teri Olle
Margaret Hardin
Susan Comfort
Angela Strother
Jill
Anonymous
Rani Corey-Sheaffer
Anonymous
Meredith Buhalis
Darcy White
Jennifer Scheinz
Laurie Yung
Lisa
Anonymous
Leila Feldman
Susanne Green
Erika Schreder
Participant #2
Participant #8
Kelsey Wirth
Michael Goodstein
Margie Roswell
Nora Pouillon
Stephanie Berger
Participant #10
Adelaide Gomer
Ann Hunter-Welborn
Jesse Johnson
Anonymous Adult
Winsome McIntosh
Judi Shils
Participant #18
Lynde Uihlein
Participant #2
Jessica Welborn
Alicia Wittink
Irene Crowe
Martha Davis
Participant #6
Annette Gellert
Landon Gellert
Sara Corbett
Anonymous Mom #17
Bronwyn
Mary Brune
Tess
Anonymous Mom #13
Laura Spark
Anonymous Mom #11
Susanne Fleek
Christi
Erika Schreder
Laurie Yung
Hillary Dickman
Jennifer Scheinz
Teri Olle
Greta Hardin
Katrina Alcorn
Susan Comfort
Tracy Herndon
Maija West
Liz
Locations:
Chicago, IL
Newton, MA
Fredericksburg, VA
Washington, DC
New York, NY
Atlanta, GA
Mountain View, CA
Stanford, CA
Palo Alto, CA
San Francisco, CA
Berkeley, CA
Alamo, CA
Fallbrook, CA
Sausalito, CA
Pleasantville, NY
Bolinas, CA
Mill Valley, CA
New Orleans, LA
Round Hill, VA
Rockville, MD
Oakland, CA
La Habra Heights, CA
Evergreen, CO
Gainesville, FL
Canton, GA
Dorchester, MA
Jamiaca Plain, MA
Ann Arbor, MI
Raytown, MO
Helena, MT
Missoula, MT
Portland, OR
Nashville, TN
Austin, TX
Burke, VA
Seattle, WA
Silver Spring, MD
Cambridge, MA
Bethesda, MD
Baltimore, MD
CA, USA
Ithaca, NY
Encinitas, CA
Ross, CA
VA, USA
Milwaukee, WI
CO, USA
Littleton, CO
MD, USA
Belvedere, CA
NY, USA
Riverside, CA
Alameda, CA
Boston, MA
Anchorage, AK
Minneapolis, MN
Colorado Springs, CO
Lake Forest Park, WA
Taos, NM
Clinton, CT
Group: Adults
Found 372-448 of 543 tested chemicals (92 participants)
The blood and urine of the "Adults" group contained 372-448 of 543 industrial compounds, pollutants and other chemicals tested, including chemicals linked to brain and nervous system toxicity, reproductive toxicity and fertility problems, and immune system toxicity.
Summary of chemicals found in Adults
| chemical family | level found in group | health effects | exposure routes |
| Alkylphenols | 8% high | Endocrine system | Cosmetics, detergents, pesticides, paints, carpet and dry cleaning |
| Arsenic (inorganic only) | 13% high | Pressure-treated (outdoor) wood, contaminated drinking water | |
| BADGE-4OH | 24% high 47% moderate | Endocrine system | Food can linings, dental sealants |
| Bisphenol A | 20% high 3% low | Polycarbonate plastics, food can linings, dental sealants | |
| Brominated dioxins & furans | 50% moderate | Immune system (including sensitization and allergies) | Dietary sources, fatty meat, dairy and fish |
| Cadmium | 38% high | Contaminated food and drinking water, cigarette smoke, contaminated factory air | |
| Chlorinated dioxins & furans | 40% high 60% moderate | Immune system (including sensitization and allergies), Birth defects and developmental delays | Dietary sources, fatty meat, dairy and fish |
| Lead | 43% high 55% moderate 2% low | Lead-based paint in older homes, household dust, vinyl products, tap water | |
| Mercury | 88% high 6% moderate 6% low | Brain and nervous system | Seafood, flu shots/vaccines, dental fillings |
| Methylmercury | 73% high 20% moderate 6% low | Dietary sources, particularly seafood | |
| Nitro- and polycylic- musks | 29% high 59% moderate | Endocrine system, Cancer | Cosmetics, perfumes, cleaning agents, detergents, soaps |
| Organochlorine Pesticides (OCs) | 11% high 11% moderate 42% low | Reproduction and fertility | Contaminated food and drinking water |
| Organophosphate Pesticide metabolites (OPs) | 38% high 38% moderate 25% low | Brain and nervous system | Contaminated food and drinking water |
| Perchlorate | 18% moderate 65% low | Hematologic (blood) system, Birth defects and developmental delays | Contaminated food and drinking water |
| Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) | 23% high 55% moderate 23% low | Cancer, Birth defects and developmental delays, Endocrine system | Stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets, pans |
| Phthalates | 26% high 42% moderate 14% low | Endocrine system, Birth defects and developmental delays | Cosmetics, paint, soft plastic, food packaging, and other consumer products |
| Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) | 50% moderate 50% low | Reproduction and fertility | Air polluted by vehicles or factories, burned and fatty food |
| Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) | 12% high 61% moderate 27% low | Reproduction and fertility, Brain and nervous system | Foam furniture, carpet padding, computers, televisions, contaminated house dust, food |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) | 9% high 91% moderate | Brain and nervous system, Immune system (including sensitization and allergies) | Dietary sources, fatty meat, dairy and fish |
| Polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs) | 50% high 50% moderate | Gastrointestinal (including liver) | Dietary sources, fatty meat, dairy and fish |
| Triclosan | 89% found, not quantified | Endocrine system, Skin | Antibacterial soap, toothpaste, cosmetics, cleaning products, shoe insoles, plastic cutting boards, other antibacterial items |
| Volatile and semivolatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs) | 100% found, not quantified | Contaminated indoor and outdoor air |
Test results by chemical family (see each chemical)
alkylphenols
2 of 2 found — see each chemical
Surfactants in cosmetics, paints, detergents. Toxic to wildlife. May harm hormone system.
Alkylphenols were measured in different units for some of the members of this group. Overall it was found in 5 of the 25 members tested in the group. The bars below are grouped by units:
- geometric mean: results not quantified
- found in 3 of 8 people in the group (vs. 3 of 9 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Michael Lerner, Sharyle Patton, Charlotte Brody
Total Alkylphenols
- geometric mean: 1.09 ng/g in blood serum (vs. 1.08 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in 2 of 17 people in the group (vs. 2 of 19 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Anonymous Adult 16, Anonymous Adult 18
| 1.4 | ng/g in blood serum | 3.3 |
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Total Alkylphenols
bisphenol a & badge
2 of 2 found
Metabolite of BADGE, used to make metal food can linings. Linked to hormone activity, skin and immune system toxicity and cancer.
- geometric mean: 7.74 ng/mL in blood serum (vs. 9.33 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in 24 of 34 people in the group (vs. 30 of 41 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Anonymous Adult, Annette Gellert, Judi Shils, Anonymous Adult 11, Anonymous Adult 18, Anonymous Adult 17, Landon Gellert, Adelaide Gomer, Anonymous Adult 9, Anonymous Adult 2, Winsome McIntosh, Anonymous Adult 12, Anonymous Adult 16, Irene Crowe, Anonymous Adult 15, Participant #2, Jessica Welborn, Anonymous Adult 21, Anonymous Adult 5, Participant #18, Participant #6, Jesse Johnson, Participant #10, Martha Davis
| 3.02 | ng/mL in blood serum | 174 |
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Detected in polycarbonate plastic, dental sealants, and resins that line metal cans. Linked to hormone disruption, birth defects, cancer with effects at very low doses.
Bisphenol A were measured in different units for some of the members of this group. Overall it was found in 7 of the 34 members tested in the group. The bars below are grouped by units:
- geometric mean: 1.1 ng/mL in blood serum (vs. 0.456 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in 7 of 34 people in the group (vs. 16 of 51 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Participant #18, Judi Shils, Anonymous Adult, Winsome McIntosh, Jesse Johnson, Participant #6, Jessica Welborn
| 0.445 | ng/mL in blood serum | 8.61 |
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brominated dioxins & furans
2 of 12 found — see each chemical
Contaminants in flame retardants, pollutants from plastics. May harm hormone system.
- geometric mean: 2.82 pg/g lipids in blood serum (vs. 14.8 in CDC biomonitoring [1])
- found in 1 of 2 people in the group (vs. 2,163 of 4,821 in CDC biomonitoring)
- found in: Anonymous Adult 1
| 7.72 | pg/g lipids in blood serum | 1440 |
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Total Brominated dioxins & furans
chlorinated dioxins & furans
16 of 17 found — see each chemical
Pollutants from PVC production, industrial bleaching, and incineration. Cause cancer and may harm hormone system.
- geometric mean: 606 pg/g lipids in blood serum (vs. 14 in CDC biomonitoring [1])
- found in 10 of 10 people in the group (vs. 2,725 of 4,821 in CDC biomonitoring)
- found in: Michael Lerner, Kathy Fowler, Anonymous Adult 1, Davis Baltz, Charlotte Brody, Lexi Rome, Monique Harden, Sharyle Patton, Lucy Waletsky, Andrea Martin
| 5 | pg/g lipids in blood serum | 1860 |
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Total Chlorinated dioxins & furans
metals
5 of 6 found
Known human carcinogen in pressure-treated wood and food. Common tap water pollutant.
- geometric mean: 1.46 ppb in urine (vs. 1.4 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in 1 of 8 people in the group (vs. 1 of 9 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Michael Lerner
| 21 | ppb in urine | 21 |
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In batteries, pigments, coatings, plastic and cigarette smoke. Cadmium causes cancer and is linked to birth defects and kidney damage.
- geometric mean: 0.353 ppb in urine (vs. 0.339 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in 3 of 8 people in the group (vs. 3 of 9 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Lexi Rome, Andrea Martin, Monique Harden
| 0.5 | ppb in urine | 0.7 |
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Neurotoxic heavy metal linked to IQ deficits and behavioral problems. Found in dust from chipping lead paint in older homes, and in some tap water.
- geometric mean: 2.13 ug/dL in whole blood (vs. 1.33 in CDC biomonitoring [1])
- found in 42 of 42 people in the group (vs. 7,896 of 8,373 in CDC biomonitoring)
- found in: Anonymous Adult 11, Anonymous Adult 10, Anonymous Adult 12, Anonymous Adult 2, Anonymous Adult 14, Anonymous Adult 6, Landon Gellert, Lexi Rome, Anonymous Adult 5, Jessica Welborn, Judi Shils, Anonymous Adult 15, Anonymous Adult 16, Anonymous Adult 13, Winsome McIntosh, Annette Gellert, Sharyle Patton, Adelaide Gomer, Anonymous Adult 17, Jesse Johnson, Anonymous Adult 9, Davis Baltz, Anonymous Adult 21, Lucy Waletsky, Anonymous Adult 20, Charlotte Brody, Anonymous Adult 3, Participant #10, Lynde Uihlein, Monique Harden, Ann Hunter-Welborn, Anonymous Adult 4, Michael Lerner, Alicia Wittink, Participant #6, Andrea Martin, Martha Davis, Anonymous Adult 18, Participant #18, Participant #2, Irene Crowe, Anonymous Adult
| 0.222 | ug/dL in whole blood | 4.7 |
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Mercury is used in dental fillings and to preserve vaccines; it is also a common pollutant in seafood. Mercury harms brain development and function.
- geometric mean: 3.24 ug/L in whole blood (vs. 0.56 in CDC biomonitoring [1])
- found in 17 of 17 people in the group (vs. 7,584 of 8,373 in CDC biomonitoring)
- found in: Anonymous Adult 18, Anonymous Adult 16, Anonymous Adult 5, Anonymous Adult 6, Anonymous Adult 17, Anonymous Adult 15, Anonymous Adult 4, Anonymous Adult 13, Anonymous Adult 3, Anonymous Adult 14, Anonymous Adult 10, Anonymous Adult 9, Anonymous Adult 2, Anonymous Adult 20, Anonymous Adult 11, Anonymous Adult 21, Anonymous Adult 12
| 7.0E-5 | ug/L in whole blood | 12 |
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Forms from mercury, a pollutant from coal-fired power plants and other sources. Methylmercury accumulates in seafood and harms brain development and function.
- geometric mean: 2.52 ug/L in whole blood (vs. 0.56 in CDC biomonitoring [1])
- found in 50 of 51 people in the group (vs. 7,584 of 8,373 in CDC biomonitoring)
- found in: Participant #10, Participant #2, Anonymous Adult 18, Judi Shils, Participant #6, Anonymous Adult 16, Kathy Fowler, Charlotte Brody, Margie Roswell, Davis Baltz, Alicia Wittink, Anonymous Adult 1, Kelsey Wirth, Anonymous Adult 5, Anonymous Adult 6, Jessica Welborn, Landon Gellert, Lexi Rome, Anonymous Adult 17, Anonymous Adult 15, Participant #8, Anonymous Adult 13, Anonymous Adult 3, Participant #18, Anonymous Adult 14, Anonymous Adult 4, Anonymous Adult 9, Stephanie Berger, Ann Hunter-Welborn, Nora Pouillon, Sharyle Patton, Anonymous Adult 10, Anonymous Adult, Anonymous Adult 2, Michael Goodstein, Anonymous Adult 20, Participant #2, Winsome McIntosh, Anonymous Adult 21, Irene Crowe, Anonymous Adult 11, Lynde Uihlein, Lucy Waletsky, Annette Gellert, Anonymous Adult 12, Martha Davis, Adelaide Gomer, Jesse Johnson, Michael Lerner, Andrea Martin
| 0.0735 | ug/L in whole blood | 25.9 |
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nitro- and polycylic- musks
7 of 9 found — see each chemical
Fragrance ingredients. Build up in human tissues. May harm hormone system.
- geometric mean: 0.412 ng/g in blood serum (vs. 0.295 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in 15 of 17 people in the group (vs. 35 of 42 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Anonymous Adult 16, Anonymous Adult 11, Anonymous Adult 6, Anonymous Adult 3, Anonymous Adult 5, Anonymous Adult 10, Anonymous Adult 15, Anonymous Adult 13, Anonymous Adult 2, Anonymous Adult 18, Anonymous Adult 4, Anonymous Adult 9, Anonymous Adult 12, Anonymous Adult 21, Anonymous Adult 20
| 0.0547 | ng/g in blood serum | 4.23 |
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Total Nitro- and polycylic- musks
organochlorine pesticides (ocs)
26 of 31 found — see each chemical
Includes DDT, chlordane, other pesticides. Largely banned in the U.S. Build up in the human body over time. Cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Organochlorine Pesticides (OCs) were measured in different units for some of the members of this group. Overall it was found in 11 of the 11 members tested in the group. The bars below are grouped by units:
- geometric mean: 4.47 ng/g lipids in blood serum (vs. 186 in CDC biomonitoring [1])
- found in 11 of 11 people in the group (vs. 4,276 of 4,821 in CDC biomonitoring)
- found in: Michael Lerner, Andrea Martin, Charlotte Brody, Davis Baltz, Monique Harden, Lexi Rome, Sharyle Patton, Lucy Waletsky, Sara Corbett, Kathy Fowler, Anonymous Adult 1
| 0.615 | ng/g lipids in blood serum | 2830 |
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Total Organochlorine Pesticides (OCs)
organophosphate pesticide metabolites (ops)
7 of 9 found — see each chemical
Breakdown products from pesticides, including Dursban, formerly used in homes and currently used on produce. Can damage brain development.
- geometric mean: 21.8 ppb in urine (vs. 22.6 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in 8 of 8 people in the group (vs. 9 of 9 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Michael Lerner, Lexi Rome, Sharyle Patton, Lucy Waletsky, Charlotte Brody, Monique Harden, Davis Baltz, Andrea Martin
| 4 | ppb in urine | 70.4 |
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Total Organophosphate Pesticide metabolites (OPs)
perchlorate
1 of 1 found
Explosive component of solid rocket and missile fuel. Widespread contaminant of food, drinking water, and people. Disrupts thyroid hormones, particularly in women with lower iodide intake; may harm brain development.
- geometric mean: 0.753 ug/L in urine (vs. 3.77 in CDC biomonitoring [1])
- found in 14 of 17 people in the group (vs. 2,818 of 2,818 in CDC biomonitoring)
- found in: Anonymous Adult 16, Anonymous Adult 3, Anonymous Adult 15, Anonymous Adult 21, Anonymous Adult 14, Anonymous Adult 17, Anonymous Adult 10, Anonymous Adult 5, Anonymous Adult 4, Anonymous Adult 20, Anonymous Adult 9, Anonymous Adult 11, Anonymous Adult 13, Anonymous Adult 12
| 0.2 | ug/L in urine | 5.6 |
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perfluorochemicals (pfcs)
12 of 14 found — see each chemical
Includes Teflon, Scotchgard, Stainmaster. Linked to cancer and birth defects.
Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) were measured in different units for some of the members of this group. Overall it was found in 2 of the 2 members tested in the group. The bars below are grouped by units:
- geometric mean: 10.6 ng/g in whole blood (vs. 4.46 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in 2 of 2 people in the group (vs. 23 of 23 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Anonymous Adult 1, Kathy Fowler
| 0.736 | ng/g in whole blood | 27.8 |
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Total Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)
phthalates
13 of 13 found — see each chemical
In cosmetics, paint, and plastics. Linked to sperm damage and birth defects of male reproductive system.
Phthalates were measured in different units for some of the members of this group. Overall it was found in 43 of the 43 members tested in the group. The bars below are grouped by units:
- geometric mean: results not quantified
- found in 8 of 8 people in the group (vs. 9 of 9 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Andrea Martin, Davis Baltz, Lucy Waletsky, Michael Lerner, Sharyle Patton, Lexi Rome, Monique Harden, Charlotte Brody
Total Phthalates
- geometric mean: 415 ug/g creatinine in urine (vs. 315 in CDC biomonitoring [1])
- found in 35 of 35 people in the group (vs. 7,928 of 8,020 in CDC biomonitoring)
- found in: Anonymous Adult 17, Landon Gellert, Anonymous Adult 18, Sara Corbett, Jessica Welborn, Anonymous Adult 2, Winsome McIntosh, Anonymous Adult 14, Participant #10, Anonymous Adult 5, Lynde Uihlein, Anonymous Adult 11, Anonymous Adult 12, Anonymous Adult 16, Participant #2, Anonymous Adult 6, Martha Davis, Ann Hunter-Welborn, Participant #18, Irene Crowe, Annette Gellert, Judi Shils, Anonymous Adult 10, Anonymous Adult 15, Anonymous Adult, Anonymous Adult 3, Participant #6, Anonymous Adult 20, Anonymous Adult 13, Jesse Johnson, Anonymous Adult 9, Alicia Wittink, Adelaide Gomer, Anonymous Adult 4, Anonymous Adult 21
| 102 | ug/g creatinine in urine | 10800 |
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Total Phthalates
polyaromatic hydrocarbons (pahs)
8 of 18 found — see each chemical
Pollutants from burning gasoline and garbage. Linked to cancer. Accumulate in food chain.
- geometric mean: 189 ng/g lipids in blood serum (vs. 230 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in 2 of 2 people in the group (vs. 8 of 8 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Kathy Fowler, Anonymous Adult 1
| 130 | ng/g lipids in blood serum | 384 |
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Total Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
polybrominated diphenyl ethers (pbdes)
41-47 of 53 found — see each chemical
Fire retardants in furniture foam, computers, and televisions. Accumulate in human tissues. May harm brain development.
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) were measured in different units for some of the members of this group. Overall it was found in 57 of the 57 members tested in the group. The bars below are grouped by units:
- geometric mean: 20.9 ng/g lipids in blood serum (vs. 26.3 in CDC biomonitoring [1])
[excludes PBDE-154/PBB-153] - found in 57 of 57 people in the group (vs. 2,037 of 2,337 in CDC biomonitoring)
- found in: Judi Shils, Winsome McIntosh, Irene Crowe, Lynde Uihlein, Jesse Johnson, Landon Gellert, Anonymous Adult 6, Liz, Participant #2, Tess, Laura Spark, Bronwyn, Anonymous Mom #11, Anonymous Adult 18, Anonymous Adult 3, Hillary Dickman, Teri Olle, Anonymous Adult 9, Susan Comfort, Sara Corbett, Katrina Alcorn, Anonymous Adult, Anonymous Mom #17, Erika Schreder, Kathy Fowler, Anonymous Adult 17, Anonymous Adult 2, Alicia Wittink, Anonymous Adult 20, Christi, Laurie Yung, Annette Gellert, Anonymous Adult 14, Tracy Herndon, Anonymous Adult 16, Anonymous Mom #13, Anonymous Adult 11, Jessica Welborn, Anonymous Adult 21, Jennifer Scheinz, Anonymous Adult 1, Participant #10, Mary Brune, Anonymous Adult 15, Adelaide Gomer, Martha Davis, Ann Hunter-Welborn, Anonymous Adult 12, Anonymous Adult 5, Susanne Fleek, Maija West, Greta Hardin, Anonymous Adult 4, Anonymous Adult 10, Participant #18, Participant #6, Anonymous Adult 13
| 1.11 | ng/g lipids in blood serum | 314 |
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Total Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)
polychlorinated biphenyls (pcbs)
117-168 of 209 found — see each chemical
Banned industrial insulators and lubricants. Cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- geometric mean: 125 ng/g lipids in blood serum (vs. 9.81 in CDC biomonitoring [1])
- found in 11 of 11 people in the group (vs. 2,900 of 4,821 in CDC biomonitoring)
- found in: Monique Harden, Sara Corbett, Kathy Fowler, Lucy Waletsky, Lexi Rome, Charlotte Brody, Davis Baltz, Anonymous Adult 1, Andrea Martin, Michael Lerner, Sharyle Patton
| 2.95 | ng/g lipids in blood serum | 600 |
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Total Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
polychlorinated naphthalenes (pcns)
38-58 of 70 found — see each chemical
Wood preservatives, varnishes, machine lubricating oils, waste incineration. Cause liver and kidney damage.
- geometric mean: 1.26 ng/g lipids in blood serum (vs. 0.693 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in 2 of 2 people in the group (vs. 23 of 23 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Kathy Fowler, Anonymous Adult 1
| 0.0743 | ng/g lipids in blood serum | 3.43 |
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Total Polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs)
triclosan
1 of 1 found
Antibacterial agent (pesticide) in liquid hand soap, toothpaste, cosmetics, cleaning products, footwear, and plastic products labeled "antibacterial." Triclosan may disrupt thyroid hormones, and can form several chemicals with health and environmental concerns.
- geometric mean: results not quantified
- found in 16 of 18 people in the group (vs. 17 of 21 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Anonymous Adult 2, Anonymous Adult 3, Anonymous Adult 4, Anonymous Adult 6, Anonymous Adult 9, Anonymous Adult 12, Anonymous Adult 13, Anonymous Adult 11, Anonymous Adult 10, Anonymous Adult 14, Anonymous Adult 15, Anonymous Adult 16, Anonymous Adult 17, Anonymous Adult 18, Anonymous Adult 20, Anonymous Adult 21
volatile and semivolatile organic compounds (vocs and svocs)
73 of 76 found — see each chemical
Used in wide range of household, craft, and industrial products. Common tap water and air pollutants. Includes neurotoxins and carcinogens.
- geometric mean: results not quantified
- found in 8 of 8 people in the group (vs. 9 of 9 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Andrea Martin, Davis Baltz, Lucy Waletsky, Michael Lerner, Sharyle Patton, Lexi Rome, Monique Harden, Charlotte Brody
Total Volatile and semivolatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs)
References/Notes
[1] CDC (2005). National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, Centers for Disease Control. http://www.cdc.gov/exposurereport/. (Methylmercury results have been compared to total mercury in CDC biomonitoring.)
