about this participant:
Nicholas, from New York, participated in the 2007 biomonitoring investigation entitled "EWG Study #8, chemicals in mother and 2 children." He gave blood and urine for the study at age 1.
Location:
New York
Participant's groups:
Toddler, Male, Anonymous Family #2
Study:
EWG Study #8, chemicals in mother and 2 children
health & safety concerns: |
chemicals found in this person |
| Immune system (including sensitization and allergies) | 4 |
| Respiratory system | 3 |
| Endocrine system | 2 |
| Chronic effects, general | 2 |
| Birth defects and developmental delays | 2 |
| Cancer | 2 |
| Gastrointestinal (including liver) | 1 |
| Hematologic (blood) system | 1 |
Participant: Nicholas
Found 10 of 22 tested chemicals
Nicholas's blood and urine contained 10 of 22 industrial compounds, pollutants and other chemicals tested, including chemicals linked to immune system toxicity, respiratory system toxicity, and endocrine system toxicity.
- This participant's samples show above average levels of PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid), Monomethyl phthalate, Monobenzyl phthalate and PFHxS (Perfluorohexanesulfonate) compared to all others in EWG studies
Summary of chemicals found in Nicholas
| chemical family | level found | health effects | exposure routes |
| Phthalates | moderate | Endocrine system | Cosmetics, paint, soft plastic, food packaging, and other consumer products |
| Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) | moderate | Birth defects and developmental delays, Cancer, Endocrine system | Stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets, pans |
Detailed report by chemical (return to summary)
phthalates
6 of 7 found
In cosmetics, paint, and plastics. Linked to sperm damage and birth defects of male reproductive system.
- cumulative level found: 174 ug/g creatinine in urine
- Low vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (21st %ile)
- Moderate vs 8,020 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (28th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
| 102 | ug/g creatinine in urine | 10800 |
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Total Phthalates
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: 9 ug/g creatinine in urine
- Low vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (3rd %ile)
- Low vs 5,479 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (23rd %ile)
| 5.64 | ug/g creatinine in urine | 6960 |
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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: 16.4 ug/g creatinine in urine
- Low vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (21st %ile)
- Moderate vs 5,479 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (63rd %ile)
| 5.98 | ug/g creatinine in urine | 2850 |
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Formed from dibutyl phthalates, used in nail polish, cosmetics, and other consumer products; linked to birth defects and male reproductive issues.
- level found: 54.9 ug/g creatinine in urine
- Moderate vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (48th %ile)
- High vs 8,020 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (87th %ile)
| 7.53 | ug/g creatinine in urine | 250 |
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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: 34.7 ug/g creatinine in urine
- Moderate vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (71st %ile)
- High vs 8,020 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (82nd %ile)
| 2.73 | ug/g creatinine in urine | 436 |
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Breakdown product of diethyl phthalate, used in consumer products, fragrances. Fetal and adult exposures are linked to male reproductive problems.
- level found: 38.1 ug/g creatinine in urine
- Moderate vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (38th %ile)
- Low vs 8,015 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (12th %ile)
| 9.38 | ug/g creatinine in urine | 849 |
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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: 21.4 ug/g creatinine in urine
- High vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (80th %ile)
- High vs 5,479 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (98th %ile)
| ug/g creatinine in urine | 323 | |
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perfluorochemicals (pfcs)
4 of 13 found
Includes Teflon, Scotchgard, Stainmaster. Linked to cancer and birth defects.
- cumulative level found: 21.7 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (39th %ile)
- Moderate vs 3,959 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (32nd %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
| 2.63 | ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum | 77.7 |
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Total Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)
Breakdown product of stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets. A 9-carbon version of PFOA; persistent; bioaccumulative.
- level found: 1.36 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum [A]
- Moderate vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (53rd %ile)
- High vs 2,368 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (78th %ile)
| ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum | 5.85 | |
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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: 6.74 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum [A]
- High vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (90th %ile)
- High vs 2,368 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (90th %ile)
| 0.366 | ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum | 10.1 |
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PFHxS (Perfluorohexanesulfonate)
In fire fighting foams and carpet treatments. Phased out of consumer products by 3M in 2000 over health concerns.
- level found: 2.11 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum [A]
- Moderate vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (57th %ile)
- Moderate vs 1,591 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (58th %ile)
| ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum | 13.1 | |
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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: 11.5 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum [A]
- Moderate vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (30th %ile)
- Low vs 1,591 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (8th %ile)
| 1.07 | ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum | 64.1 |
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Chemicals not found in Nicholas
12 chemicals
Bisphenol A, PFUnA (Perfluoroundecanoic acid), PFPeA (Perfluoro-n-pentanoic acid), PFOSA (Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid), PFHxA (Perfluorohexanoic acid), PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic acid), PFDoA (Perfluorododecanoic acid), PFDA (Perfluorodecanoic acid), PFBS (Perfluorobutane sulfonate), PFBA (Perfluorobutyric acid), Mono-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, 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.)
[A] Represents an average of two or more test results
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