about this participant:

Asta Haman-Dicko, a student from San Leandro, CA, participated in the 2007 biomonitoring investigation entitled "EWG Study #10, cosmetic chemicals in teens." She gave blood and urine for the study on May 30, 2007 at age 19.

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Location:

San Leandro, CA

Participant's groups:

Teen, Female

Study:

EWG Study #10, cosmetic chemicals in teens

Sample Date:

May 30, 2007



health & safety concerns:
 chemicals found in this person
Immune system (including sensitization and allergies)6
Chronic effects, general4
Respiratory system4
Endocrine system3
Skin2
Reproduction and fertility1
Cancer1



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Participant: Asta Haman-Dicko
Found 13 of 25 tested chemicals

Asta Haman-Dicko's blood and urine contained 13 of 25 industrial compounds, pollutants and other chemicals tested, including chemicals linked to immune system toxicity, chronic effects, and respiratory system toxicity.

Summary of chemicals found in Asta Haman-Dicko

chemical family level found health effects exposure routes
Parabenshigh Personal care products, some foods, beverages, and medications
TriclosanhighEndocrine system, Skin Antibacterial soap, toothpaste, cosmetics, cleaning products, shoe insoles, plastic cutting boards, other antibacterial items
Phthalatesmoderate Cosmetics, paint, soft plastic, food packaging, and other consumer products
Nitro- and polycylic- musksmoderateEndocrine system, Cancer Cosmetics, perfumes, cleaning agents, detergents, soaps

Detailed report by chemical (return to summary)

parabens

4 of 6 found

Preservatives in cosmetics. Cause skin irritation and allergies. May be linked to hormone disruption and breast cancer.

  • cumulative level found: 593 ug/g creatinine in urine
  • High vs 28 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (79th %ile)
8.39ug/g creatinine in urine3820


Total Parabens

Butylparaben

Preservative widely used in cosmetics. Can trigger skin allergy and irritation, and may be linked to hormone disruption and breast cancer.

  • level found: 1.13 ug/g creatinine in urine
  • Moderate vs 28 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (61st %ile)
ug/g creatinine in urine78.7


Ethylparaben

Preservative widely used in cosmetics. Can trigger skin allergy and irritation, and may be linked to hormone disruption and breast cancer.

  • level found: 1.61 ug/g creatinine in urine
  • Moderate vs 28 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (54th %ile)
ug/g creatinine in urine138


Methylparaben

Preservative widely used in cosmetics. Can trigger skin allergy and irritation, and may be linked to hormone disruption and breast cancer.

  • level found: 423 ug/g creatinine in urine
  • High vs 28 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (79th %ile)
6.47ug/g creatinine in urine2920


Propylparaben

Preservative widely used in cosmetics. Can trigger skin allergy and irritation, and may be linked to hormone disruption and breast cancer.

  • level found: 166 ug/g creatinine in urine
  • High vs 28 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (86th %ile)
ug/g creatinine in urine898


triclosan

1 of 1 found

Triclosan

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.

  • level found: 39.3 ug/g creatinine in urine
  • High vs 28 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (86th %ile)
  • High vs 2,612 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (77th %ile)
ug/g creatinine in urine350


phthalates

6 of 7 found

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

  • cumulative level found: 550 ug/g creatinine in urine
  • Moderate vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (74th %ile)
  • Moderate vs 8,020 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (73rd %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
102ug/g creatinine in urine10800


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: 199 ug/g creatinine in urine
  • High vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (81st %ile)
  • High vs 5,479 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (97th %ile)
5.64ug/g creatinine in urine6960


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: 134 ug/g creatinine in urine
  • High vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (85th %ile)
  • High vs 5,479 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (97th %ile)
5.98ug/g creatinine in urine2850


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: 39 ug/g creatinine in urine
  • High vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (81st %ile)
  • High vs 8,020 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (98th %ile)
ug/g creatinine in urine829


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: 74.5 ug/g creatinine in urine
  • Moderate vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (69th %ile)
  • High vs 8,020 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (93rd %ile)
7.53ug/g creatinine in urine250


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: 12.6 ug/g creatinine in urine
  • Moderate vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
  • Moderate vs 8,020 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (46th %ile)
2.73ug/g creatinine in urine436


Monoethyl phthalate

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

  • level found: 91 ug/g creatinine in urine
  • Moderate vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (71st %ile)
  • Moderate vs 8,015 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (33rd %ile)
9.38ug/g creatinine in urine849


nitro- and polycylic- musks

2 of 11 found

Fragrance ingredients. Build up in human tissues. May harm hormone system.

  • cumulative level found: 0.167 ng/g (wet weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 42 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (39th %ile)
ng/g (wet weight) in blood serum4.23


Total Nitro- and polycylic- musks

Musk ketone

Synthetic fragrance in cosmetics, detergents, soaps. Can irritate the skin and bioaccumulate in people. Suspected hormone disruptor.

  • level found: 0.105 ng/g (wet weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 42 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (99th %ile)
ng/g (wet weight) in blood serum0.105


Galaxolide

Synthetic fragrance in cosmetics, cleaning agents, detergents, air fresheners, perfumes. Suspected hormone disruptor. Prevents cells from blocking entry of toxins in animal study. Bioaccumulative.

  • level found: 0.0621 ng/g (wet weight) in blood serum [K]
  • Moderate vs 42 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %ile)
ng/g (wet weight) in blood serum3.6


Chemicals not found in Asta Haman-Dicko

12 chemicals

Cashmeran, Celestolide, Phantolide, Tonalide, Traseolide, Musk ambrette, Musk moskene, Musk tibetene, Musk xylene, Isopropylparaben, Benzylparaben, Monomethyl phthalate

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.)

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

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