about this participant:
Emily Sayrs, a student from Littleton, CO, participated in the 2006 biomonitoring investigation entitled "EWG Study #6, consumer product chemicals in mothers and daughters." She gave blood and urine for the study on November 21, 2005 at age 17.
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Location:
Littleton, CO
Participant's groups:
Teen, Female, Davis Sayrs Family
Study:
EWG Study #6, consumer product chemicals in mothers and daughters
Sample Date:
November 21, 2005
health & safety concerns: |
chemicals found in this person |
| Brain and nervous system | 28 |
| Reproduction and fertility | 28 |
| Immune system (including sensitization and allergies) | 5 |
| Respiratory system | 4 |
| Endocrine system | 3 |
| Birth defects and developmental delays | 2 |
| Cancer | 2 |
| Chronic effects, general | 2 |
Participant: Emily Sayrs
Found 37-41 of 70 tested chemicals
Emily Sayrs's blood and urine contained 37-41 of 70 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.
- This participant's samples show above average levels of Phthalates, Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), BADGE-4OH and Lead compared to all others in EWG studies
Summary of chemicals found in Emily Sayrs
| chemical family | level found | health effects | exposure routes |
| BADGE-4OH | moderate | Endocrine system | Food can linings, dental sealants |
| Lead | moderate | Lead-based paint in older homes, household dust, vinyl products, tap water | |
| Methylmercury | high | Dietary sources, particularly seafood | |
| Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) | low | Cancer, Birth defects and developmental delays, Endocrine system | Stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets, pans |
| Phthalates | high | Endocrine system | Cosmetics, paint, soft plastic, food packaging, and other consumer products |
| Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) | moderate | Reproduction and fertility, Brain and nervous system | Foam furniture, carpet padding, computers, televisions, contaminated house dust, food |
Test results by chemical family (see each chemical)
bisphenol a & badge
1 of 2 found
Metabolite of BADGE, used to make metal food can linings. Linked to hormone activity, skin and immune system toxicity and cancer.
- level found: 20.8 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 41 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)
| 0 | ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum | 174 |
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metals
2 of 2 found
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.
- level found: 2 ug/dL (wet weight) in whole blood
- Moderate vs 71 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (57th %ile)
- Moderate vs 8,373 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (70th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
| 0.222 | ug/dL (wet weight) in whole blood | 4.7 |
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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.
- level found: 2 ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood
- Moderate vs 88 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (46th %ile)
- High vs 8,373 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (85th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
| 0 | ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood | 25.9 |
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perfluorochemicals (pfcs)
4 of 13 found — see each chemical
Includes Teflon, Scotchgard, Stainmaster. Linked to cancer and birth defects.
- cumulative level found: 17.3 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (30th %ile)
- Low vs 3,959 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (22nd %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)
phthalates
7 of 7 found — see each chemical
In cosmetics, paint, and plastics. Linked to sperm damage and birth defects of male reproductive system.
- cumulative level found: 746 ug/g creatinine in urine
- High vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (82nd %ile)
- High vs 8,020 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (81st %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
| 102 | ug/g creatinine in urine | 10800 |
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Total Phthalates
polybrominated diphenyl ethers (pbdes)
23-27 of 46 found — see each chemical
Fire retardants in furniture foam, computers, and televisions. Accumulate in human tissues. May harm brain development.
- cumulative level found: 32.9 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (67th %ile)
- Moderate vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (47th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
| 1.11 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 314 |
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Total Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)
Chemicals not found in Emily Sayrs
29 chemicals
Bisphenol A, PFUnA (Perfluoroundecanoic acid), PFBA (Perfluorobutyric acid), PFBS (Perfluorobutane sulfonate), PFDA (Perfluorodecanoic acid), PFDoA (Perfluorododecanoic acid), PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic acid), PFHxA (Perfluorohexanoic acid), PFOSA (Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid), PFPeA (Perfluoro-n-pentanoic acid), PBDE-77, PBDE-7, PBDE-32, PBDE-30, PBDE-209, PBDE-208, PBDE-13, PBDE-8, PBDE-11, PBDE-10, PBDE-105, PBDE-116, PBDE-126, PBDE-128, PBDE-181, PBDE-203, PBDE-206, PBDE-207, PBDE-12
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.)
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