about this participant:

Sara Corbett, a journalist from New York, participated in the 2007 biomonitoring investigation entitled "EWG Study #8, chemicals in mother and 2 children." She gave blood and urine for the study.

Location:

New York

Participant's groups:

Female, Anonymous Family #2, Adult

Study:

EWG Study #8, chemicals in mother and 2 children

health & safety concerns:	chemicals found in this person
Brain and nervous system	155
Immune system (including sensitization and allergies)	140
Reproduction and fertility	36
Respiratory system	4
Endocrine system	2
Chronic effects, general	2
Birth defects and developmental delays	2
Cancer	2

Participant: Sara Corbett
Found 131-180 of 304 tested chemicals

Sara Corbett's blood and urine contained 131-180 of 304 industrial compounds, pollutants and other chemicals tested, including chemicals linked to brain and nervous system toxicity, immune system toxicity, and reproductive toxicity and fertility problems.

• This participant's samples show above average levels of PCB-144, 2,4'-DDT, PBDE-203 and PBDE-190 compared to all others in EWG studies

Summary of chemicals found in Sara Corbett

chemical family	level found	health effects	exposure routes
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)	moderate	Brain and nervous system, Immune system (including sensitization and allergies)	Dietary sources, fatty meat, dairy and fish
Organochlorine Pesticides (OCs)	low	Reproduction and fertility	Contaminated food and drinking water
Phthalates	low	Endocrine system	Cosmetics, paint, soft plastic, food packaging, and other consumer products
Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)	low	Birth defects and developmental delays, Cancer, Endocrine system	Stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets, pans
Bisphenol A	low		Polycarbonate plastics, food can linings, dental sealants
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)	moderate	Reproduction and fertility, Brain and nervous system	Foam furniture, carpet padding, computers, televisions, contaminated house dust, food

Detailed report by chemical (return to summary)

polychlorinated biphenyls (pcbs)

88-134 of 208 found

Banned industrial insulators and lubricants. Cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• cumulative level found: 53 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (63rd %ile)
• Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (51st %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)

2.95	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	600

PCB-11

• level found: 0.0985 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [L]
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (60th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.583

PCB-170

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 2.37 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (63rd %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (16th %ile)

0.0371	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	34.3

PCB-171 & PCB-173 [2]

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.29 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.67

PCB-172

• level found: 0.432 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (85th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (15th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	5.76

PCB-174

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.039 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (69th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.08

PCB-175

• level found: 0.0353 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [K]
• High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (77th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.402

PCB-177

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.529 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (63rd %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	6.74

PCB-178

• level found: 0.666 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (81st %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)

0.0119	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	10

PCB-179

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.0263 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [K]
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.65

PCB-180 & PCB-193 [2]

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 8.51 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)
• Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (37th %ile)

0.211	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	112

PCB-181

• level found: 0.00797 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (81st %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0938

PCB-183 & PCB-185 [2]

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.836 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (63rd %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	8.68

PCB-187

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 2.9 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (63rd %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (17th %ile)

0.0607	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	36.4

PCB-189

• level found: 0.173 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (86th %ile)
• Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (12th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.61

PCB-190

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.424 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (69th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	5.15

PCB-191

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.105 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (86th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	8.96

PCB-128 & PCB-166 [2]

• level found: 0.0821 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)
• High vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (84th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.83

PCB-129 & PCB-138 & PCB-160 & PCB-163 [2]

• level found: 5.02 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (74th %ile)

0.297	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	72.6

PCB-130

• level found: 0.209 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (74th %ile)

0.00898	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	2.63

PCB-132

• level found: 0.0353 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (74th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.179

PCB-133

• level found: 0.168 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (81st %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	2.01

PCB-135 & PCB-151 & PCB-154 [2]

• level found: 0.176 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.923

PCB-136

• level found: 0.00983 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (85th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0487

PCB-137

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.278 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (58th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.95

PCB-139 & PCB-140 [2]

• level found: 0.0127 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (58th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.137

PCB-144

• level found: 0.0117 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [K]
• High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (97th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0304

PCB-146

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 1.1 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (60th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)

0.0243	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	14

PCB-147 & PCB-149 [2]

• level found: 0.0939 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (62nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.457

PCB-153 & PCB-168 [2]

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 7.78 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (60th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (24th %ile)

0.379	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	96.5

PCB-156 & PCB-157 [2]

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 1.03 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (58th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	14.6

PCB-158

• level found: 0.156 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (78th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.864

PCB-164

• level found: 0.0232 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (85th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.14

PCB-165

• level found: 0.00695 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [K]
• High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (85th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0726

PCB-167

• level found: 0.263 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (72nd %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (13th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.83

PCB-1

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.0224 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [KD]
• Low vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (20th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.74

PCB-3

• level found: 0.0309 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [KL]
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (60th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.418

PCB-206

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 1.8 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (69th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	29

PCB-207

• level found: 0.142 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (86th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.7

PCB-208

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.71 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (75th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	13.7

PCB-194

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 3.17 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)
• Moderate vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (26th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	34

PCB-195

• level found: 0.393 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (86th %ile)
• Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	5.57

PCB-196

• level found: 0.699 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (63rd %ile)
• Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (11th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	12.3

PCB-197 & PCB-200 [2]

• level found: 0.0254 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [K]
• High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (85th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.207

PCB-198 & PCB-199 [2]

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 2.15 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (78th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	40

PCB-201

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.0688 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)
• Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (11th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	17.4

PCB-202

• level found: 0.929 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (81st %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	11.7

PCB-203

• level found: 1.92 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	22.4

PCB-205

• level found: 0.0765 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (89th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.53

PCB-100 & PCB-95 & PCB-98 & PCB-93 & PCB-102 [2]

• level found: 0.166 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (77th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.805

PCB-101 & PCB-90 & PCB-113 [2]

• level found: 0.283 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (69th %ile)
• Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (30th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	13.1

PCB-105

• level found: 0.512 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (13th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	4.98

PCB-108 & PCB-87 & PCB-125 & PCB-86 & PCB-97 & PCB-119 [2]

• level found: 0.0643 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (89th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.212

PCB-109

• level found: 0.0807 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (74th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.353

PCB-110 & PCB-115 [2]

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.113 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (58th %ile)
• Moderate vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (53rd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.39

PCB-111

• level found: 0.00865 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (85th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0573

PCB-114

• level found: 0.0975 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (78th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.96

PCB-116 & PCB-85 & PCB-117 [2]

• level found: 0.0805 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (54th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.836

PCB-118

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 2.07 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (49th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)

0.212	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	30.8

PCB-120

• level found: 0.0156 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (89th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0329

PCB-123

• level found: 0.0449 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (80th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.333

PCB-126

• level found: 0.0175 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [K]
• High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (95th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0442

PCB-127

• level found: 0.00729 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [K]
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (75th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	4.98

PCB-83 & PCB-99 [2]

• level found: 0.997 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (58th %ile)

0.0828	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	14.9

PCB-84

• level found: 0.0144 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (75th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	13.1

PCB-92

• level found: 0.105 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (86th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.483

PCB-40 & PCB-41 & PCB-71 [2]

• level found: 0.0224 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (85th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0544

PCB-42

• level found: 0.0107 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [KD]
• High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0419

PCB-44 & PCB-47 & PCB-65 [2]

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.125 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (69th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.18

PCB-45 & PCB-51 [2]

• level found: 0.00899 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [KD]
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0231

PCB-49 & PCB-69 [2]

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.0437 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [KD]
• High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	2.14

PCB-50 & PCB-53 [2]

• level found: 0.00865 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (85th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0144

PCB-52

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.248 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (78th %ile)
• Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (32nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	4.47

PCB-59 & PCB-62 & PCB-75 [2]

• level found: 0.00882 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [K]
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (62nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0425

PCB-60

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.114 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (78th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.65

PCB-61 & PCB-70 & PCB-74 & PCB-76 [2]

• level found: 0.744 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	23.4

PCB-63

• level found: 0.0142 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.142

PCB-64

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.0288 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (78th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.68

PCB-66

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.37 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (63rd %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.46

PCB-68

• level found: 0.012 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [K]
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.161

PCB-16

• level found: 0.0105 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [KD]
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (64th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0386

PCB-17

• level found: 0.00763 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [L]
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (52nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0531

PCB-18 & PCB-30 [2]

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.0209 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (42nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.88

PCB-20 & PCB-28 [2]

• level found: 0.432 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (80th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	5.11

PCB-21 & PCB-33 [2]

• level found: 0.0225 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (68th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0645

PCB-26 & PCB-29 [2]

• level found: 0.00661 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [K]
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (60th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0185

PCB-31

• level found: 0.0443 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (68th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.138

PCB-32

• level found: 0.00882 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [KD]
• High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (80th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0188

PCB-37

• level found: 0.00983 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [K]
• High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (86th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0712

organochlorine pesticides (ocs)

15 of 28 found

Includes DDT, chlordane, other pesticides. Largely banned in the U.S. Build up in the human body over time. Cause cancer and reproductive harm.

• cumulative level found: 50.7 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (75th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (15th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)

0.615	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	2830

2,4'-DDT

• level found: 0.515 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [K]
• High vs 18 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (95th %ile)
• Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (52nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.816

4,4'-DDE

Organochlorine chemical, a class largely banned in the U.S. that builds up in the body over time, linked to cancer and reproductive harm.

• level found: 33.4 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (75th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (13th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	2560

4,4'-DDT

Organochlorine chemical, a class largely banned in the U.S. that builds up in the body over time, linked to cancer and reproductive harm.

• level found: 2 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (86th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (18th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	75.3

alpha-BHC

• level found: 0.0844 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [L]
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (60th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.307

alpha-Chlordane

Organochlorine chemical, a class largely banned in the U.S. that builds up in the body over time, linked to cancer and reproductive harm.

• level found: 0.41 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [K]
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (75th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	7.75

beta-BHC

Organochlorine chemical, a class largely banned in the U.S. that builds up in the body over time, linked to cancer and reproductive harm.

• level found: 0.785 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (56th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	37.1

cis-Nonachlor

Organochlorine chemical, a class largely banned in the U.S. that builds up in the body over time, linked to cancer and reproductive harm.

• level found: 0.398 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 18 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (62nd %ile)

0.0972	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	7.4

Dieldrin

Organochlorine chemical, a class largely banned in the U.S. that builds up in the body over time, linked to cancer and reproductive harm.

• level found: 2.66 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (75th %ile)
• Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (18th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	35.2

gamma-BHC (Lindane)

Organochlorine chemical, a class largely banned in the U.S. that builds up in the body over time, linked to cancer and reproductive harm.

• level found: 0.178 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [KD]
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (67th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.995

Heptachlor

• level found: 0.101 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [KL]
• High vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (82nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.251

Heptachlor Epoxide

Organochlorine chemical, a class largely banned in the U.S. that builds up in the body over time, linked to cancer and reproductive harm.

• level found: 0.988 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (82nd %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (21st %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	12.6

Hexachlorobenzene

Organochlorine chemical, a class largely banned in the U.S. that builds up in the body over time, linked to cancer and reproductive harm.

• level found: 3.81 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (67th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (20th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	24.4

Mirex

Organochlorine chemical, a class largely banned in the U.S. that builds up in the body over time, linked to cancer and reproductive harm.

• level found: 1.12 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [K]
• High vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (82nd %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (15th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	11.3

oxy-Chlordane

Organochlorine chemical, a class largely banned in the U.S. that builds up in the body over time, linked to cancer and reproductive harm.

• level found: 1.71 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 18 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (45th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (20th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	35.7

trans-Nonachlor

Organochlorine chemical, a class largely banned in the U.S. that builds up in the body over time, linked to cancer and reproductive harm.

• level found: 2.53 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 18 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (67th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	86.4

phthalates

7 of 7 found

In cosmetics, paint, and plastics. Linked to sperm damage and birth defects of male reproductive system.

• cumulative level found: 142 ug/g creatinine in urine
• Low vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)
• Low vs 8,020 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (21st %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)

102	ug/g creatinine in urine	10800

Mono-(2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl)phthalate

Breakdown product of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), used in plastics; fetal and adult exposure to DEHP in animals is linked to male reproductive issues.

• level found: 19.1 ug/g creatinine in urine
• Low vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (16th %ile)
• Moderate vs 5,479 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (53rd %ile)

5.64	ug/g creatinine in urine	6960

Mono-(2-ethyl-5-oxohexyl)phthalate

Breakdown product of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), used in plastics; fetal and adult exposure to DEHP in animals is linked to male reproductive issues.

• level found: 17.5 ug/g creatinine in urine
• Low vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (25th %ile)
• Moderate vs 5,479 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (66th %ile)

5.98	ug/g creatinine in urine	2850

Mono-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate

Breakdown product of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), used in plastics. Linked to male reproductive issues in people and animals.

• level found: 4.48 ug/g creatinine in urine
• Moderate vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (34th %ile)
• Moderate vs 8,020 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (65th %ile)

	ug/g creatinine in urine	829

Mono-butyl phthalate

Formed from dibutyl phthalates, used in nail polish, cosmetics, and other consumer products; linked to birth defects and male reproductive issues.

• level found: 40.9 ug/g creatinine in urine
• Moderate vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (31st %ile)
• High vs 8,020 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (79th %ile)

7.53	ug/g creatinine in urine	250

Monobenzyl phthalate

Breakdown product of benzylbutyl phthalate, used in vinyl flooring, car-care products, some cosmetics. Fetal and adult exposures are linked to male reproductive problems.

• level found: 27.8 ug/g creatinine in urine
• Moderate vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (63rd %ile)
• High vs 8,020 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (76th %ile)

2.73	ug/g creatinine in urine	436

Monoethyl phthalate

Breakdown product of diethyl phthalate, used in consumer products, fragrances. Fetal and adult exposures are linked to male reproductive problems.

• level found: 16.7 ug/g creatinine in urine
• Low vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (10th %ile)
• Low vs 8,015 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (3rd %ile)

9.38	ug/g creatinine in urine	849

Monomethyl phthalate

Breakdown product of dimethyl phthalate, used in insect repellant, plastic, rocket propellant. Fetal and adult exposures are linked to male reproductive problems in people.

• level found: 15.1 ug/g creatinine in urine
• High vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (77th %ile)
• High vs 5,479 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (97th %ile)

	ug/g creatinine in urine	323

perfluorochemicals (pfcs)

3 of 13 found

Includes Teflon, Scotchgard, Stainmaster. Linked to cancer and birth defects.

• cumulative level found: 8.29 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (13th %ile)
• Low vs 3,959 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (9th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)

2.63	ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum	77.7

PFNA (Perfluorononanoic acid)

Breakdown product of stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets. A 9-carbon version of PFOA; persistent; bioaccumulative.

• level found: 0.957 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (33rd %ile)
• Moderate vs 2,368 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (61st %ile)

	ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum	5.85

PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid)

Used to make Teflon pan coatings; breakdown product of stain- and grease-proof coatings. Likely human carcinogen. Found in most people. Being phased out of some products.

• level found: 1.32 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (10th %ile)
• Low vs 2,368 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (18th %ile)

0.366	ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum	10.1

PFOS (Perfluorooctanesulfonate)

Active ingredient in Scotchgard prior to 2000. Phase out forced by EPA because concentrations in human blood close to levels that harm lab animals.

• level found: 6.01 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (15th %ile)
• Low vs 1,591 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (2nd %ile)

1.07	ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum	64.1

bisphenol a & badge

1 of 1 found

Bisphenol A

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.

• level found: 1.21 ug/g creatinine in urine
• Moderate vs 17 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (48th %ile)
• Low vs 2,612 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (21st %ile)

	ug/g creatinine in urine	6.06

polybrominated diphenyl ethers (pbdes)

17-20 of 46 found

Fire retardants in furniture foam, computers, and televisions. Accumulate in human tissues. May harm brain development.

• cumulative level found: 16.6 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (38th %ile)
• Moderate vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (26th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)

1.11	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	314

Dibrominated diphenyl ethers

Brominated fire retardants used in polyurethan foam and plastics. These PBDEs are neurotoxic and persist in people and the environment. They were withdrawn from the market in the U.S. in 2005.

PBDE-15

• level found: 0.0992 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (52nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.23

Heptabrominated diphenyl ethers

Brominated flame retardants used in plastics. Break down into more toxic and persistent forms in the environment. Withdrawn from the market in the U.S. in 2005.

PBDE-183

• level found: 0.393 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• High vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (82nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	4.31

PBDE-190

• level found: 0.0999 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (90th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.782

Hexabrominated diphenyl ethers

Brominated fire retardants used in foam and plastics. Break down into more toxic and persistent forms in the environment. Withdrawn from the market in the U.S. in 2005.

PBDE-138

• level found: 0.0503 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [KD]
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.59

PBDE-153

• level found: 3.18 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %ile)

0.238	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	76.9

PBDE-154

• level found: 0.145 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (50th %ile)
• Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (15th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	2.73

PBDE-155

• level found: 0.0328 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [K]
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (29th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.488

PBDE-166

• level found: 0.0503 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [KD]
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (64th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.59

Octabrominated diphenyl ethers

Brominated flame retardants used in plastics. Break down into more toxic and persistent forms in the environment. Withdrawn from the market in the U.S. in 2005.

PBDE-203

• level found: 0.308 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• High vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	16.5

Pentabrominated diphenyl ethers

Brominated fire retardants used in polyurethan foam and plastics. These PBDEs are neurotoxic and persist in people and the environment. They were withdrawn from the market in the U.S. in 2005.

PBDE-100

• level found: 1.22 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (38th %ile)
• Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (25th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	32.6

PBDE-85

• level found: 0.115 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (57th %ile)
• Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (17th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	2.27

PBDE-99

In PBDE chemical family - fire retardant in furniture foam, computers, televisions; may harm brain development and hormone systems.

• level found: 1.73 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (53rd %ile)
• Moderate vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (28th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	31.2

Tetrabrominated diphenyl ethers

Brominated fire retardants used in polyurethan foam and plastics. These PBDEs are neurotoxic and persist in people and the environment. They were withdrawn from the market in the U.S. in 2005.

PBDE-47

In PBDE chemical family - fire retardant in furniture foam, computers, televisions; may harm brain development and hormone systems.

• level found: 8.52 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %ile)
• Moderate vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (30th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	143

PBDE-49

• level found: 0.077 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [K]
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (52nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.26

PBDE-66

• level found: 0.0762 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (69th %ile)
• Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (16th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.33

PBDE-79

• level found: 0.0339 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (65th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.823

Tribrominated diphenyl ethers

Brominated fire retardants used in polyurethan foam and plastics. These PBDEs are neurotoxic and persist in people and the environment. They were withdrawn from the market in the U.S. in 2005.

PBDE-17

• level found: 0.0535 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [K]
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (72nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.673

PBDE-25

• level found: 0.0535 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [K]
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (57th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.673

PBDE-28

• level found: 0.489 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (41st %ile)
• High vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (94th %ile)

0.0385	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	6.17

PBDE-33

• level found: 0.489 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (45th %ile)

0.0385	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	6.17

Chemicals not found in Sara Corbett

124 chemicals

2,4'-DDD, 2,4'-DDE, 4,4'-DDD, Aldrin, Octachlorostyrene, trans-Chlordane, alpha-Endosulphan, Endrin, beta-Endosulphan, Endosulphan Sulphate, Endrin aldehyde, Endrin Ketone, Methoxychlor, PFUnA (Perfluoroundecanoic acid), PFPeA (Perfluoro-n-pentanoic acid), PFOSA (Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid), PFHxS (Perfluorohexanesulfonate), PFHxA (Perfluorohexanoic acid), PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic acid), PFDoA (Perfluorododecanoic acid), PFDA (Perfluorodecanoic acid), PFBS (Perfluorobutane sulfonate), PFBA (Perfluorobutyric acid), PBDE-209, PBDE-206, PBDE-207, PBDE-128, PBDE-208, PBDE-181, PBDE-140, PBDE-51, PBDE-105, PBDE-119, PBDE-116, PBDE-71, PBDE-120, PBDE-75, PBDE-30, PBDE-32, PBDE-7, PBDE-8, PBDE-10, PBDE-126, PBDE-77, PBDE-35, PBDE-11, PBDE-37, PBDE-12, PBDE-13, PCB-96, PCB-94, PCB-9, PCB-89, PCB-82, PCB-81, PCB-80, PCB-8, PCB-79, PCB-78, PCB-77, PCB-73, PCB-72, PCB-7, PCB-67, PCB-6, PCB-58, PCB-57, PCB-56, PCB-55, PCB-54, PCB-5, PCB-48, PCB-46, PCB-43, PCB-4, PCB-39, PCB-38, PCB-36, PCB-35, PCB-34, PCB-27, PCB-25, PCB-24, PCB-23, PCB-22, PCB-204, PCB-2, PCB-192, PCB-19, PCB-188, PCB-186, PCB-184, PCB-182, PCB-176, PCB-169, PCB-162, PCB-161, PCB-159, PCB-155, PCB-152, PCB-150, PCB-15, PCB-148, PCB-145, PCB-141, PCB-142, PCB-14, PCB-131, PCB-122, PCB-121, PCB-112, PCB-106, PCB-104, PCB-103, PCB-10, PCB-91, PCB-88, PCB-143, PCB-13, PCB-124, PCB-134, PCB-12, PCB-107, Triclosan

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.)

[2] The chemicals co-eluted in the laboratory analysis.

[D] The concentration detected in the lab blank is 15% or greater of the detected value.

[K] Peak detected but did not meet quantification criteria; concentration is unconfirmed

[L] Peak found below the level found in the lab blank.

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