GROUP:
Females
health & safety concerns: |
chemicals found | ||
| on average | indivi- dual range |
entire group | |
| Brain and nervous system | 24 | 1-196 | 228 |
| Reproduction and fertility | 16 | 1-67 | 83 |
| Immune system (including sensitization and allergies) | 17 | 1-175 | 204 |
| Birth defects and developmental delays | 4 | 2-15 | 20 |
| Respiratory system | 4 | 1-4 | 6 |
| Gastrointestinal (including liver) | 4 | 1-55 | 65 |
| Endocrine system | 2 | 1-5 | 9 |
| Chronic effects, general | 2 | 1-5 | 10 |
Group members:
(122 People)
Anonymous Adult 2
Anonymous Adult 3
Anonymous Adult 4
Anonymous Adult 9
Anonymous Adult 13
Anonymous Adult 10
Anonymous Adult 16
Anonymous Adult 20
Anonymous Adult 21
Andrea Martin
Lucy Waletsky
Sharyle Patton
Lexi Rome
Monique Harden
Charlotte Brody
Anonymous Adult 1
Kathy Fowler
U.S. Representative Louise Slaughter
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
Margie Roswell
Nina Damato
Nora Pouillon
Stephanie Berger
Participant #1
Adelaide Gomer
Ann Hunter-Welborn
Anonymous Adult
Winsome McIntosh
Judi Shils
Participant #18
Lynde Uihlein
Participant #2
Participant #20
Jessica Welborn
Alicia Wittink
Irene Crowe
Martha Davis
Emily Sayrs
Participant #6
Annette Gellert
Heather Gellert
Sara Corbett
May
Anonymous Child #17
Anonymous Mom #17
Bronwyn
Olivia Brune
Mary Brune
Tess
Anonymous Mom #13
Anonymous Child #13
Naomi Carrigg
Laura Spark
Anonymous Child #11
Anonymous Mom #11
Mckenzie Green
Susanne Fleek
Lauren
Christi
Hannelore Peters
Erika Schreder
Laurie Yung
Brynn Dickman
Hillary Dickman
Jennifer Scheinz
Natalie Comerford
Teri Olle
Anonymous Teen 20
Emma Spencer
Erin Schrode
Linda Loi
Sydney Blankers
Sarah Oswald
Asta Haman-Dicko
Laurie Mittelmann
Jenny Gilbertson
Anonymous Teen 11
Anonymous Teen 9
Christa Heffron
Caroline Burlingame
Monica Paulson
Donalin Cazeau
Natalie Klapper
Greta Hardin
Ruby Alcorn
Katrina Alcorn
Susan Comfort
Tracy Herndon
Maija West
Eva West
Liz
Jessica Assaf
Hope Atkins
Rizza Alcaria
Alex Wells
Dr. Beverly Wright
Vivian Chang
Jennifer Hill-Kelley
Suzie Canales
Jean Salone
Locations:
Chicago, IL
Newton, MA
Washington, DC
Atlanta, GA
Stanford, CA
San Francisco, CA
Fallbrook, CA
New York, NY
Sausalito, CA
Pleasantville, NY
Bolinas, CA
Mill Valley, CA
New Orleans, LA
Round Hill, VA
Rockville, MD
Upstate New York, NY
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
Baltimore, MD
Bethesda, 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
Winchester, MA
Belmont, CA
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
San Leandro, CA
North Caldwell, NJ
Novato, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Langhorne, PA
University Place, WA
Lake Forest Park, WA
Taos, NM
Clinton, CT
San Rafael, CA
Tuolumne, CA
Manteca, CA
Green Bay, WI
Corpus Christi, TX
Group: Females
Found 378-454 of 552 tested chemicals (122 participants)
The blood, urine, and breast milk of the "Females" group contained 378-454 of 552 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 Females
| chemical family | level found in group | health effects | exposure routes |
| Alkylphenols | 7% high | Endocrine system | Cosmetics, detergents, pesticides, paints, carpet and dry cleaning |
| BADGE-4OH | 26% high 44% moderate | Endocrine system | Food can linings, dental sealants |
| Bisphenol A | 26% high 3% moderate 6% low | Polycarbonate plastics, food can linings, dental sealants | |
| Brominated dioxins & furans | 67% moderate | Immune system (including sensitization and allergies) | Dietary sources, fatty meat, dairy and fish |
| Cadmium | 50% high | Contaminated food and drinking water, cigarette smoke, contaminated factory air | |
| Chlorinated dioxins & furans | 56% high 44% moderate | Immune system (including sensitization and allergies), Birth defects and developmental delays | Dietary sources, fatty meat, dairy and fish |
| Lead | 45% high 47% moderate 8% low | Lead-based paint in older homes, household dust, vinyl products, tap water | |
| Mercury | 71% high 14% moderate 14% low | Brain and nervous system | Seafood, flu shots/vaccines, dental fillings |
| Methylmercury | 69% high 23% moderate 6% low | Dietary sources, particularly seafood | |
| Nitro- and polycylic- musks | 32% high 42% moderate 10% low | Endocrine system, Cancer | Cosmetics, perfumes, cleaning agents, detergents, soaps |
| Organochlorine Pesticides (OCs) | 13% high 19% moderate 38% low | Reproduction and fertility | Contaminated food and drinking water |
| Organophosphate Pesticide metabolites (OPs) | 33% high 50% moderate 17% low | Brain and nervous system | Contaminated food and drinking water |
| Parabens | 35% high 50% moderate 15% low | Personal care products, some foods, beverages, and medications | |
| Perchlorate | 7% moderate 86% low | Hematologic (blood) system, Birth defects and developmental delays | Contaminated food and drinking water |
| Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) | 21% high 49% moderate 30% low | Cancer, Birth defects and developmental delays, Endocrine system | Stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets, pans |
| Phthalates | 27% high 51% moderate 11% low | Endocrine system, Birth defects and developmental delays | Cosmetics, paint, soft plastic, food packaging, and other consumer products |
| Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) | 33% moderate 67% low | Reproduction and fertility | Air polluted by vehicles or factories, burned and fatty food |
| Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) | 16% high 63% moderate 22% low | Reproduction and fertility, Brain and nervous system | Foam furniture, carpet padding, computers, televisions, contaminated house dust, food |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) | 20% high 80% moderate | Brain and nervous system, Immune system (including sensitization and allergies) | Dietary sources, fatty meat, dairy and fish |
| Polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs) | 67% high 33% moderate | Gastrointestinal (including liver) | Dietary sources, fatty meat, dairy and fish |
| Triclosan | 20% high 47% moderate | 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
1 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 3 of the 15 members tested in the group. The bars below are grouped by units:
- geometric mean: results not quantified
- found in 2 of 6 people in the group (vs. 3 of 9 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Sharyle Patton, Charlotte Brody
Total Alkylphenols
- geometric mean: 1.04 ng/g in blood serum (vs. 1.08 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in 1 of 9 people in the group (vs. 2 of 19 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Anonymous Adult 16
| 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: 8.23 ng/mL in blood serum (vs. 9.33 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in 19 of 27 people in the group (vs. 30 of 41 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Anonymous Adult, Annette Gellert, Judi Shils, Participant #1, Adelaide Gomer, Anonymous Adult 9, Anonymous Adult 2, Winsome McIntosh, Anonymous Adult 16, Emily Sayrs, Irene Crowe, Participant #2, Jessica Welborn, Anonymous Adult 21, Participant #18, Participant #6, Participant #20, Martha Davis, Heather Gellert
| 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 6 of the 27 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 6 of 27 people in the group (vs. 16 of 51 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Participant #18, Judi Shils, Anonymous Adult, Winsome McIntosh, Participant #6, Jessica Welborn
| 0.445 | ng/mL in blood serum | 8.61 |
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brominated dioxins & furans
3 of 12 found — see each chemical
Contaminants in flame retardants, pollutants from plastics. May harm hormone system.
- geometric mean: 4.08 pg/g lipids in blood serum (vs. 14.8 in CDC biomonitoring [1])
- found in 2 of 3 people in the group (vs. 2,163 of 4,821 in CDC biomonitoring)
- found in: Anonymous Adult 1, U.S. Representative Louise Slaughter
| 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: 723 pg/g lipids in blood serum (vs. 14 in CDC biomonitoring [1])
- found in 9 of 9 people in the group (vs. 2,725 of 4,821 in CDC biomonitoring)
- found in: Kathy Fowler, Anonymous Adult 1, Charlotte Brody, Lexi Rome, Monique Harden, Sharyle Patton, U.S. Representative Louise Slaughter, Lucy Waletsky, Andrea Martin
| 5 | pg/g lipids in blood serum | 1860 |
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Total Chlorinated dioxins & furans
metals
4 of 6 found
In batteries, pigments, coatings, plastic and cigarette smoke. Cadmium causes cancer and is linked to birth defects and kidney damage.
- geometric mean: 0.396 ppb in urine (vs. 0.339 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in 3 of 6 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: 2.1 ug/dL in whole blood (vs. 1.33 in CDC biomonitoring [1])
- found in 38 of 38 people in the group (vs. 7,896 of 8,373 in CDC biomonitoring)
- found in: Suzie Canales, Heather Gellert, Jennifer Hill-Kelley, Anonymous Adult 10, Anonymous Adult 2, Lexi Rome, Jessica Welborn, Dr. Beverly Wright, Vivian Chang, Jean Salone, Judi Shils, Anonymous Adult 16, Anonymous Adult 13, Winsome McIntosh, Emily Sayrs, Annette Gellert, Sharyle Patton, Adelaide Gomer, Anonymous Adult 9, Anonymous Adult 21, Lucy Waletsky, Anonymous Adult 20, Charlotte Brody, Anonymous Adult 3, Lynde Uihlein, Monique Harden, Ann Hunter-Welborn, Anonymous Adult 4, Alicia Wittink, Participant #6, Andrea Martin, Martha Davis, Participant #18, Participant #20, Participant #2, Participant #1, 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: 2.09 ug/L in whole blood (vs. 0.56 in CDC biomonitoring [1])
- found in 14 of 14 people in the group (vs. 7,584 of 8,373 in CDC biomonitoring)
- found in: Suzie Canales, Jean Salone, Anonymous Adult 16, Jennifer Hill-Kelley, Dr. Beverly Wright, Vivian Chang, Anonymous Adult 4, Anonymous Adult 13, Anonymous Adult 3, Anonymous Adult 10, Anonymous Adult 9, Anonymous Adult 2, Anonymous Adult 20, Anonymous Adult 21
| 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: 2.08 ug/L in whole blood (vs. 0.56 in CDC biomonitoring [1])
- found in 46 of 48 people in the group (vs. 7,584 of 8,373 in CDC biomonitoring)
- found in: Participant #2, Jean Salone, Judi Shils, U.S. Representative Louise Slaughter, Participant #6, Anonymous Adult 16, Kathy Fowler, Charlotte Brody, Margie Roswell, Jennifer Hill-Kelley, Alicia Wittink, Anonymous Adult 1, Kelsey Wirth, Dr. Beverly Wright, Emily Sayrs, Nina Damato, Vivian Chang, Jessica Welborn, Heather Gellert, Lexi Rome, Participant #8, Anonymous Adult 13, Anonymous Adult 3, Participant #18, Anonymous Adult 4, Anonymous Adult 9, Stephanie Berger, Ann Hunter-Welborn, Nora Pouillon, Sharyle Patton, Anonymous Adult 10, Anonymous Adult, Participant #1, Anonymous Adult 2, Anonymous Adult 20, Participant #2, Winsome McIntosh, Anonymous Adult 21, Irene Crowe, Participant #20, Lynde Uihlein, Lucy Waletsky, Annette Gellert, Martha Davis, Adelaide Gomer, Andrea Martin
| 0.0735 | ug/L in whole blood | 25.9 |
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nitro- and polycylic- musks
6 of 11 found — see each chemical
Fragrance ingredients. Build up in human tissues. May harm hormone system.
- geometric mean: 0.312 ng/g in blood serum (vs. 0.295 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in 26 of 31 people in the group (vs. 35 of 42 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Anonymous Teen 20, Natalie Klapper, Jessica Assaf, Caroline Burlingame, Anonymous Adult 16, Alex Wells, Asta Haman-Dicko, Anonymous Adult 3, Linda Loi, Jenny Gilbertson, Anonymous Adult 10, Anonymous Adult 13, Jean Salone, Anonymous Adult 2, Sydney Blankers, Rizza Alcaria, Anonymous Adult 4, Donalin Cazeau, Anonymous Adult 9, Vivian Chang, Suzie Canales, Dr. Beverly Wright, Jennifer Hill-Kelley, Anonymous Adult 21, Emma Spencer, 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 10 of the 10 members tested in the group. The bars below are grouped by units:
- geometric mean: 10.4 ng/g lipids in blood serum (vs. 186 in CDC biomonitoring [1])
- found in 10 of 10 people in the group (vs. 4,276 of 4,821 in CDC biomonitoring)
- found in: Andrea Martin, Charlotte Brody, Monique Harden, Lexi Rome, Sharyle Patton, Lucy Waletsky, Sara Corbett, Kathy Fowler, Anonymous Adult 1, U.S. Representative Louise Slaughter
| 0.615 | ng/g lipids in blood serum | 2830 |
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Total Organochlorine Pesticides (OCs)
organophosphate pesticide metabolites (ops)
6 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: 24.2 ppb in urine (vs. 22.6 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in 6 of 6 people in the group (vs. 9 of 9 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Lexi Rome, Sharyle Patton, Lucy Waletsky, Charlotte Brody, Monique Harden, Andrea Martin
| 4 | ppb in urine | 70.4 |
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Total Organophosphate Pesticide metabolites (OPs)
parabens
6 of 6 found — see each chemical
Preservatives in cosmetics. Cause skin irritation and allergies. May be linked to hormone disruption and breast cancer.
- geometric mean: 157 ug/g creatinine in urine (vs. 101 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in 20 of 20 people in the group (vs. 28 of 28 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Erin Schrode, Natalie Klapper, Caroline Burlingame, Christa Heffron, Alex Wells, Monica Paulson, Sarah Oswald, Anonymous Teen 20, Rizza Alcaria, Anonymous Teen 9, Linda Loi, Emma Spencer, Jenny Gilbertson, Asta Haman-Dicko, Jessica Assaf, Sydney Blankers, Anonymous Teen 11, Hope Atkins, Donalin Cazeau, Laurie Mittelmann
| 8.39 | ug/g creatinine in urine | 3820 |
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Total Parabens
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: 0.778 ug/L in urine (vs. 3.77 in CDC biomonitoring [1])
- found in 13 of 14 people in the group (vs. 2,818 of 2,818 in CDC biomonitoring)
- found in: Anonymous Adult 16, Jean Salone, Anonymous Adult 3, Anonymous Adult 21, Jennifer Hill-Kelley, Suzie Canales, Dr. Beverly Wright, Anonymous Adult 10, Vivian Chang, Anonymous Adult 4, Anonymous Adult 20, Anonymous Adult 9, Anonymous Adult 13
| 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 3 of the 3 members tested in the group. The bars below are grouped by units:
- geometric mean: 14.6 ng/g in whole blood (vs. 4.46 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in 3 of 3 people in the group (vs. 23 of 23 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Anonymous Adult 1, Kathy Fowler, U.S. Representative Louise Slaughter
| 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 55 of the 55 members tested in the group. The bars below are grouped by units:
- geometric mean: results not quantified
- found in 6 of 6 people in the group (vs. 9 of 9 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Andrea Martin, Lucy Waletsky, Sharyle Patton, Lexi Rome, Monique Harden, Charlotte Brody
Total Phthalates
- geometric mean: 406 ug/g creatinine in urine (vs. 315 in CDC biomonitoring [1])
- found in 49 of 49 people in the group (vs. 7,928 of 8,020 in CDC biomonitoring)
- found in: Linda Loi, Christa Heffron, Sara Corbett, Alex Wells, Jessica Welborn, Anonymous Adult 2, Erin Schrode, Monica Paulson, Hope Atkins, Winsome McIntosh, Emma Spencer, Anonymous Teen 9, Sydney Blankers, Jessica Assaf, Caroline Burlingame, Lynde Uihlein, Participant #20, Heather Gellert, Donalin Cazeau, Natalie Klapper, Anonymous Adult 16, Participant #2, May, Martha Davis, Ann Hunter-Welborn, Participant #18, Irene Crowe, Annette Gellert, Rizza Alcaria, Anonymous Teen 20, Judi Shils, Anonymous Adult 10, Participant #1, Asta Haman-Dicko, Anonymous Adult, Anonymous Adult 3, Participant #6, Anonymous Teen 11, Emily Sayrs, Anonymous Adult 20, Jenny Gilbertson, Sarah Oswald, Anonymous Adult 13, Anonymous Adult 9, Alicia Wittink, Laurie Mittelmann, 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: 167 ng/g lipids in blood serum (vs. 230 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in 3 of 3 people in the group (vs. 8 of 8 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: U.S. Representative Louise Slaughter, 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 68 of the 68 members tested in the group. The bars below are grouped by units:
- geometric mean: 28.5 ng/g lipids in blood serum (vs. 26.3 in CDC biomonitoring [1])
[excludes PBDE-154/PBB-153] - found in 68 of 68 people in the group (vs. 2,037 of 2,337 in CDC biomonitoring)
- found in: Judi Shils, Winsome McIntosh, Irene Crowe, Lynde Uihlein, Heather Gellert, Liz, Participant #2, Tess, Laura Spark, Bronwyn, Anonymous Mom #11, Anonymous Adult 3, Hillary Dickman, Teri Olle, Anonymous Adult 9, Susan Comfort, Sara Corbett, Dr. Beverly Wright, Katrina Alcorn, Anonymous Adult, Anonymous Mom #17, Erika Schreder, Kathy Fowler, Anonymous Adult 2, Alicia Wittink, Anonymous Adult 20, Christi, Participant #1, Laurie Yung, Annette Gellert, U.S. Representative Louise Slaughter, Tracy Herndon, Anonymous Adult 16, Natalie Comerford, Anonymous Mom #13, Jessica Welborn, Anonymous Adult 21, Jennifer Scheinz, Anonymous Adult 1, Mary Brune, Adelaide Gomer, Anonymous Child #13, Emily Sayrs, Martha Davis, Hannelore Peters, Anonymous Child #11, Ann Hunter-Welborn, Susanne Fleek, Participant #20, Brynn Dickman, Maija West, Olivia Brune, Greta Hardin, Anonymous Adult 4, Naomi Carrigg, Anonymous Child #17, Eva West, Suzie Canales, Jennifer Hill-Kelley, Mckenzie Green, Anonymous Adult 10, Ruby Alcorn, Lauren, Vivian Chang, Participant #18, Jean Salone, 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)
123-174 of 209 found — see each chemical
Banned industrial insulators and lubricants. Cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- geometric mean: 133 ng/g lipids in blood serum (vs. 9.81 in CDC biomonitoring [1])
- found in 10 of 10 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, Anonymous Adult 1, Andrea Martin, Sharyle Patton, U.S. Representative Louise Slaughter
| 2.95 | ng/g lipids in blood serum | 600 |
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Total Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
polychlorinated naphthalenes (pcns)
42-62 of 70 found — see each chemical
Wood preservatives, varnishes, machine lubricating oils, waste incineration. Cause liver and kidney damage.
- geometric mean: 1.73 ng/g lipids in blood serum (vs. 0.693 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in 3 of 3 people in the group (vs. 23 of 23 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Kathy Fowler, Anonymous Adult 1, U.S. Representative Louise Slaughter
| 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.
Triclosan were measured in different units for some of the members of this group. Overall it was found in 29 of the 30 members tested in the group. The bars below are grouped by units:
- geometric mean: results not quantified
- found in 9 of 10 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 9, Anonymous Adult 13, Anonymous Adult 10, Anonymous Adult 16, Anonymous Adult 20, Anonymous Adult 21
- geometric mean: 8.58 ug/g creatinine in urine (vs. 6.47 in CDC biomonitoring [1])
- found in 20 of 20 people in the group (vs. 1,862 of 2,612 in CDC biomonitoring)
- found in: Monica Paulson, Anonymous Teen 20, Linda Loi, Caroline Burlingame, Natalie Klapper, Anonymous Teen 11, Jessica Assaf, Emma Spencer, Sydney Blankers, Donalin Cazeau, Alex Wells, Erin Schrode, Laurie Mittelmann, Hope Atkins, Sarah Oswald, Asta Haman-Dicko, Anonymous Teen 9, Christa Heffron, Jenny Gilbertson, Rizza Alcaria
| 0.43 | ug/g creatinine in urine | 350 |
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volatile and semivolatile organic compounds (vocs and svocs)
66 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 6 of 6 people in the group (vs. 9 of 9 in all EWG/Commonweal studies)
- found in: Andrea Martin, Lucy Waletsky, 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.)
