about this participant:
Anonymous Adult 20, a rancher from Fallbrook, CA, participated in the 2007 biomonitoring investigation entitled "EWG/Commonweal Study #7, consumer product chemicals in adults and teens." She gave blood and urine for the study on June 7, 2006 at age 57.
Location:
Fallbrook, CA
Participant's groups:
Study:
EWG/Commonweal Study #7, consumer product chemicals in adults and teens
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Sample Date:
June 7, 2006
health & safety concerns: |
chemicals found in this person |
| Brain and nervous system | 20 |
| Reproduction and fertility | 19 |
| Immune system (including sensitization and allergies) | 5 |
| Chronic effects, general | 5 |
| Endocrine system | 4 |
| Cancer | 3 |
| Birth defects and developmental delays | 3 |
| Respiratory system | 3 |
Participant: Anonymous Adult 20
Found 38-41 of 84 tested chemicals
Anonymous Adult 20's blood and urine contained 38-41 of 84 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.
- Mercury exposure above the federal government's safe level
- This participant's samples show the highest levels of Nitro- and polycylic- musks compared to all others in EWG studies
- This participant's samples show above average levels of Mercury, total, Phthalates, Perchlorate and Lead compared to all others in EWG studies
Summary of chemicals found in Anonymous Adult 20
| chemical family | level found | health effects | exposure routes |
| Lead | high | Lead-based paint in older homes, household dust, vinyl products, tap water | |
| Mercury | high | Brain and nervous system | Seafood, flu shots/vaccines, dental fillings |
| Methylmercury | high | Dietary sources, particularly seafood | |
| Nitro- and polycylic- musks | high | Cancer, Endocrine system | Cosmetics, perfumes, cleaning agents, detergents, soaps |
| Perchlorate | low | Hematologic (blood) system, Birth defects and developmental delays | Contaminated food and drinking water |
| Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) | moderate | Birth defects and developmental delays, Cancer, Endocrine system | Stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets, pans |
| Phthalates | high | 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 |
| Triclosan | found, not quantified | Endocrine system, Skin | Antibacterial soap, toothpaste, cosmetics, cleaning products, shoe insoles, plastic cutting boards, other antibacterial items |
Test results by chemical family (see each chemical)
metals
3 of 3 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: 2.3 ug/dL (wet weight) in whole blood
- Moderate vs 71 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)
- High vs 8,373 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (76th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
| 0.222 | ug/dL (wet weight) 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.
- level found: 6.35 ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood
- High vs 40 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (88th %ile)
- High vs 8,373 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (99th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
| 7E-05 | ug/L (wet weight) 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.
- level found: 6.2 ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood
- High vs 88 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (80th %ile)
- High vs 8,373 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (98th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
| 0 | ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood | 25.9 |
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nitro- and polycylic- musks
3 of 9 found — see each chemical
Fragrance ingredients. Build up in human tissues. May harm hormone system.
- cumulative level found: 4.23 ng/g (wet weight) in blood serum
- High vs 42 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (99th %ile)
| 0 | ng/g (wet weight) in blood serum | 4.23 |
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Total Nitro- and polycylic- musks
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.
- level found: 2 ug/L in urine
- High vs 24 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (80th %ile)
- Low vs 2,818 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (23rd %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
| 0 | ug/L in urine | 5.6 |
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perfluorochemicals (pfcs)
10 of 13 found — see each chemical
Includes Teflon, Scotchgard, Stainmaster. Linked to cancer and birth defects.
- cumulative level found: 30.4 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (60th %ile)
- Moderate vs 3,959 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (51st %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
5 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: 761 ug/g creatinine in urine
- High vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (84th %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)
15-18 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: 20.4 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (47th %ile)
- Moderate vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (31st %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)
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.
- level found: found, but not quantified
Chemicals not found in Anonymous Adult 20
43 chemicals
Nonylphenol, 4-tert-Octylphenol, BADGE-4OH, Bisphenol A, Celestolide, Musk xylene, Musk moskene, Musk ketone, Cashmeran, Traseolide, PFPeA (Perfluoro-n-pentanoic acid), PFDoA (Perfluorododecanoic acid), PFDA (Perfluorodecanoic acid), Mono-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, Monomethyl phthalate, PBDE-105, PBDE-190, PBDE-51, PBDE-181, PBDE-128, PBDE-13, PBDE-119, PBDE-116, PBDE-79, PBDE-11, PBDE-37, PBDE-12, PBDE-15, PBDE-209, PBDE-206, PBDE-207, PBDE-35, PBDE-77, PBDE-126, PBDE-71, PBDE-120, PBDE-75, PBDE-30, PBDE-32, PBDE-7, PBDE-8, PBDE-10, PBDE-208
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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