about this participant:

The Red Cross collected umbilical cord blood from an anonymous newborn on this baby's day of birth, August 17, 2004, at a U.S. hospital.

Related links:

• Report executive summary

Location:

USA

Participant's groups:

In Utero/newborn

Study:

EWG/Commonweal Study #4, industrial chemicals and pesticides in cord blood

health & safety concerns:	chemicals found in this person
Brain and nervous system	147
Immune system (including sensitization and allergies)	128
Reproduction and fertility	46
Gastrointestinal (including liver)	33
Birth defects and developmental delays	8
Cancer	2
Endocrine system	1
Kidney and renal system	1

Participant: Baby #3
Found 151.66666666667-212 of 395 tested chemicals

Baby #3's cord blood contained 151.66666666667-212 of 395 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 the highest levels of PCB-6, PCB-48, PCB-25, PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic acid) compared to all others in EWG studies
• This participant's samples show above average levels of PFHxS (Perfluorohexanesulfonate), PBDE-35, PBDE-12 and PFOS (Perfluorooctanesulfonate) compared to all others in EWG studies

Summary of chemicals found in Baby #3

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
Brominated dioxins & furans	moderate	Immune system (including sensitization and allergies)	Dietary sources, fatty meat, dairy and fish
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)	low	Reproduction and fertility, Brain and nervous system	Foam furniture, carpet padding, computers, televisions, contaminated house dust, food
Polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs)	moderate	Gastrointestinal (including liver)	Dietary sources, fatty meat, dairy and fish
Organochlorine Pesticides (OCs)	low	Reproduction and fertility	Contaminated food and drinking water
Chlorinated dioxins & furans	moderate	Immune system (including sensitization and allergies), Birth defects and developmental delays	Dietary sources, fatty meat, dairy and fish
Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)	high	Cancer, Birth defects and developmental delays, Endocrine system	Stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets, pans
Methylmercury	moderate		Dietary sources, particularly seafood

Detailed report by chemical (return to summary)

polychlorinated biphenyls (pcbs)

76.666666666667-119 of 209 found

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

• cumulative level found: 4.53 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (15th %ile)
• Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (40th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)

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

PCB-209

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

• level found: 0.0207 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (9th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	19.4

PCB-11

• level found: 0.148 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (72nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.583

PCB-12 & PCB-13 [2]

• level found: 0.0291 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (76th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0531

PCB-15

• level found: 0.0108 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (77th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.09

PCB-4

• level found: 0.0449 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (72nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.122

PCB-6

• level found: 0.0163 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (99th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0163

PCB-8

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

• level found: 0.0547 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (39th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	5.08

PCB-170

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

• level found: 0.112 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (9th %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: 0.0175 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (15th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.67

PCB-172

• level found: 0.0295 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (31st %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: 0.00453 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.08

PCB-177

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

• level found: 0.0459 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (23rd %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: 0.0301 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (20th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)

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

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: 0.587 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (9th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)

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

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: 0.09 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (18th %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: 0.161 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (15th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)

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

PCB-190

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

• level found: 0.024 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (20th %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: 0.0157 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (40th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	8.96

PCB-128 & PCB-166 [2]

• level found: 0.00118 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (32nd %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: 0.568 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (16th %ile)

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

PCB-130

• level found: 0.0148 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (20th %ile)

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

PCB-132

• level found: 0.00177 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (54th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.179

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

• level found: 0.00413 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (20th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.923

PCB-137

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

• level found: 0.0268 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (20th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.95

PCB-146

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

• level found: 0.0709 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (15th %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: 0.000787 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (31st %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: 0.827 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (13th %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: 0.0236 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (6th %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: 0.0171 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.864

PCB-164

• level found: 0.00551 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (62nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.14

PCB-167

• level found: 0.0382 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (23rd %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: 0.0419 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (44th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.74

PCB-2

• level found: 0.0337 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (44th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.319

PCB-206

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

• level found: 0.0398 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (9th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	29

PCB-207

• level found: 0.00906 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %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: 0.00551 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (32nd %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: 0.0886 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)
• Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (12th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	34

PCB-195

• level found: 0.0305 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (38th %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: 0.0543 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)
• Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (11th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	12.3

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: 0.112 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (26th %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: 0.00709 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (23rd %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: 0.015 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (16th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	11.7

PCB-203

• level found: 0.0654 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	22.4

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

• level found: 0.00945 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (39th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.805

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

• level found: 0.0118 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (38th %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: 0.00984 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (26th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (13th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	4.98

PCB-109

• level found: 0.00925 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %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: 0.00571 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
• Moderate vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (53rd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.39

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

• level found: 0.00866 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (27th %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: 0.297 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (15th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)

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

PCB-83 & PCB-99 [2]

• level found: 0.123 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (16th %ile)

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

PCB-84

• level found: 0.000394 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (40th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	13.1

PCB-92

• level found: 0.00118 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (40th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.483

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

• level found: 0.0136 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (74th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0544

PCB-42

• level found: 0.00335 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (72nd %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: 0.0199 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.18

PCB-45 & PCB-51 [2]

• level found: 0.00787 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (62nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0231

PCB-48

• level found: 0.0118 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (99th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0118

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: 0.00157 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (63rd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	2.14

PCB-50 & PCB-53 [2]

• level found: 0.00256 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0144

PCB-52

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

• level found: 0.0061 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (38th %ile)
• Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (32nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	4.47

PCB-56

• level found: 0.00591 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (93rd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0628

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

• level found: 0.00256 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (31st %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: 0.0112 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (58th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.65

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

• level found: 0.136 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (24th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	23.4

PCB-64

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

• level found: 0.0106 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (72nd %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: 0.038 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (40th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.46

PCB-16

• level found: 0.0197 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (84th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0386

PCB-17

• level found: 0.0209 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (76th %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: 0.039 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (50th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.88

PCB-20 & PCB-28 [2]

• level found: 0.101 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (64th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	5.11

PCB-21 & PCB-33 [2]

• level found: 0.0372 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0645

PCB-22

• level found: 0.0156 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (68th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0301

PCB-25

• level found: 0.00728 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (99th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.00728

PCB-26 & PCB-29 [2]

• level found: 0.01 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (76th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0185

PCB-27

• level found: 0.000984 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (80th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.00863

PCB-31

• level found: 0.0533 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (80th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.138

PCB-32

• level found: 0.01 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (88th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0188

PCB-35

• level found: 0.00669 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (84th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0208

brominated dioxins & furans

2 of 12 found

Contaminants in flame retardants, pollutants from plastics. May harm hormone system.

• cumulative level found: 17.7 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)
• Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (56th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)

	pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1440

1,2,3,4,6,7,8-HpBDF (heptafuran)

• level found: 16.9 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)

	pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	751

2,3,4,7,8-PeBDF (pentafuran)

• level found: 0.787 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)

	pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	25.5

polybrominated diphenyl ethers (pbdes)

22-27 of 46 found

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

• cumulative level found: 6.47 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (14th %ile)
• Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (15th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)

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

Decabrominated diphenyl ethers

Brominated fire retardants currently used in plastics and fabric. The major use is in electronic devices; the minor use is as a backcoating on industrial fabrics. Are directly toxic to mammals and breakdown to more dangerous forms in the environment.

PBDE-209

A fire retardant used in TVs, monitors and electronics. Growing evidence that chemical breaks down in the environment to more persistent and toxic forms.

• level found: 0.433 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (74th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	270

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-11 & PBDE-8 [2]

• level found: 0.0146 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (94th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.039

PBDE-12 & PBDE-13 [2]

• level found: 0.0197 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (93rd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0606

PBDE-15

• level found: 0.0311 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (33rd %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: 0.117 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (52nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	4.31

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 & PBDE-166 [2]

• level found: 0.0508 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (71st %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.59

PBDE-140

• level found: 0.0248 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (40th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.54

PBDE-153

• level found: 0.759 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (8th %ile)

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

PBDE-154

• level found: 0.109 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %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: 0.0331 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (31st %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.488

Nonabrominated diphenyl ethers

Brominated fire retardants currently used in plastics and fabric. The major use is in electronic devices; the minor use is as a backcoating on industrial fabrics. Are directly toxic to mammals and breakdown to more dangerous forms in the environment.

PBDE-207

• level found: 0.0394 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (82nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	19

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: 0.0783 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (69th %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: 0.902 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (25th %ile)
• Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (21st %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	32.6

PBDE-85

• level found: 0.0835 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (52nd %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: 0.681 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (30th %ile)
• Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (24th %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: 2.84 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (15th %ile)
• Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (17th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	143

PBDE-49

• level found: 0.037 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (25th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.26

PBDE-66

• level found: 0.0571 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (62nd %ile)
• Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (16th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.33

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 & PBDE-25 [2]

• level found: 0.0232 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (51st %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.673

PBDE-28 & PBDE-33 [2]

• level found: 0.113 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)
• Moderate vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (29th %ile)

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

PBDE-35

• level found: 0.0114 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (94th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0211

PBDE-37

• level found: 0.00866 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (81st %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.386

polychlorinated naphthalenes (pcns)

20-33 of 70 found

Wood preservatives, varnishes, machine lubricating oils, waste incineration. Cause liver and kidney damage.

• cumulative level found: 0.6 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (48th %ile)

0.0743	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.43

PCN-3

• level found: 0.0197 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0318

PCN-5

• level found: 0.0096 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.13

PCN-6

• level found: 0.0118 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (83rd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0957

PCN-66 & PCN-67 [2]

• level found: 0.0049 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (44th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.719

PCN-1

• level found: 0.0352 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (48th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.11

PCN-2

PCNs are toxic and persistent. They bioaccumulate in people and are stored in fatty tissues. The toxic effects of chemicals are similar to dioxin.

• level found: 0.0184 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (48th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.188

PCN-52 & PCN-60 [2]

• level found: 0.0291 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.392

PCN-59

• level found: 0.011 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0171

PCN-62

• level found: 0.0114 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0336

PCN-27 & PCN-30 & PCN-39 [2]

• level found: 0.0134 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (79th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0315

PCN-28 & PCN-29 & PCN-43 [2]

• level found: 0.0391 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0664

PCN-33 & PCN-34 & PCN-37 [2]

• level found: 0.0457 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0886

PCN-35 & PCN-48 [2]

• level found: 0.0447 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0708

PCN-38 & PCN-40 [2]

• level found: 0.0603 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (61st %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.126

PCN-42

• level found: 0.0126 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (61st %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0379

PCN-46

• level found: 0.059 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0739

PCN-47

• level found: 0.0224 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (79th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0295

PCN-14 & PCN-21 & PCN-24 [2]

• level found: 0.0972 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (74th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.318

PCN-19 & PCN-20 [2]

• level found: 0.0118 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.027

PCN-23

• level found: 0.0429 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (74th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.076

organochlorine pesticides (ocs)

18 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: 12.8 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (45th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (12th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)

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

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: 5.98 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (49th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (12th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	2560

Aldrin

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: 0.0791 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (71st %ile)
• High vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (96th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.345

alpha-BHC

• level found: 0.189 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (86th %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: 0.085 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (45th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	7.75

alpha-Endosulphan

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: 0.0276 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (78th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.827

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: 0.271 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (30th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	37.1

beta-Endosulphan

• level found: 0.256 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (89th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.361

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: 0.0972 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 18 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (6th %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: 1.53 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (45th %ile)
• Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (16th %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: 0.372 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (78th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.995

gamma-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: 0.13 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (54th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.28

Heptachlor

• level found: 0.0598 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (67th %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: 0.474 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (60th %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: 1.96 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (41st %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: 0.0591 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (34th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (15th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	11.3

Octachlorostyrene

• level found: 0.0646 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 18 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (62nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.291

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: 0.803 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 18 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (28th %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: 0.31 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 18 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (23rd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	86.4

chlorinated dioxins & furans

6 of 17 found

Pollutants from PVC production, industrial bleaching, and incineration. Cause cancer and may harm hormone system.

• cumulative level found: 54.3 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (24th %ile)
• Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (46th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)

5	pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1860

Heptachlorinated dioxins

Chlorinated dioxins are unwanted byproducts of the manufacture and burning of products that contain chlorine. Dioxins cause cancer in humans, and they are generally considered to be among the most toxic environmental contaminants known to man. As a class, dioxins are extremely toxic, persistent, bioaccumulative, and lipophilic ("fat-loving"). This means that dioxins build up and are stored in fatty tissues and fluids, such as breast milk, and can be passed on to fetuses and infants during pregnancy and lactation. Most people are exposed to dioxin through the food they eat, primarily from meat, dairy, fish and eggs.

In humans, dioxins are associated with cancer, skin lesions, damage to the nervous system and immune system, altered carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, thyroid disruption, altered menstrual cycling, and cardiovascular effects.

In laboratory animals, dioxins are known to cause a variety of effects including cancer and impaired reproductive, endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, neurological and metabolic function. In addition, dioxins cause skin disease and birth defects.

1,2,3,4,6,7,8-HpCDD (heptadioxin)

In dioxin family of chemicals - pollutants from PVC production, industrial bleaching, incineration; cause cancer, may harm hormone system.

• level found: 7.87 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (30th %ile)
• Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (37th %ile)

	pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	125

Heptachlorinated furans

Chlorinated furans, also called chlorinated dibenzofurans or CDFs, are toxic, persistent, bioaccumulative, and lipophilic ("fat-loving""). This means that CDFs build up and are stored in fatty tissues and fluid, such as breast milk, and can be passed on to fetuses and infants during pregnancy and lactation.

In humans, CDFs are associated with premature birth and abnormal development, liver toxicity, skin disease, eye inflammation, and damage to the nervous, immune, endocrine, and reproductive systems (ATSDR 1994b).

In laboratory animals, CDFs are known to cause a variety of effects including damage to the reproductive, endocrine, immune, and nervous systems. In addition, CDFs harm the kidneys and gastrointestinal tract, and cause birth defects (ATSDR 1994b).

1,2,3,4,6,7,8-HpCDF (heptafuran)

In chlorinated furan family of chemicals - pollutants from PVC production, industrial bleaching, incineration; cause cancer, may harm hormone system.

• level found: 0.787 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (36th %ile)
• Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (44th %ile)

	pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	61.4

Hexachlorinated dioxins

Chlorinated dioxins are unwanted byproducts of the manufacture and burning of products that contain chlorine. Dioxins cause cancer in humans, and they are generally considered to be among the most toxic environmental contaminants known to man. As a class, dioxins are extremely toxic, persistent, bioaccumulative, and lipophilic ("fat-loving"). This means that dioxins build up and are stored in fatty tissues and fluids, such as breast milk, and can be passed on to fetuses and infants during pregnancy and lactation. Most people are exposed to dioxin through the food they eat, primarily from meat, dairy, fish and eggs.

In humans, dioxins are associated with cancer, skin lesions, damage to the nervous system and immune system, altered carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, thyroid disruption, altered menstrual cycling, and cardiovascular effects.

In laboratory animals, dioxins are known to cause a variety of effects including cancer and impaired reproductive, endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, neurological and metabolic function. In addition, dioxins cause skin disease and birth defects.

1,2,3,6,7,8-HxCDD (hexadioxin)

In dioxin family of chemicals - pollutants from PVC production, industrial bleaching, incineration; cause cancer, may harm hormone system.

• level found: 4.33 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (27th %ile)
• Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (48th %ile)

	pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	63.7

1,2,3,7,8,9-HxCDD (hexadioxin)

In dioxin family of chemicals - pollutants from PVC production, industrial bleaching, incineration; cause cancer, may harm hormone system.

• level found: 2.36 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (36th %ile)
• Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (40th %ile)

	pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	24.3

Hexachlorinated furans

Chlorinated furans, also called chlorinated dibenzofurans or CDFs, are toxic, persistent, bioaccumulative, and lipophilic ("fat-loving""). This means that CDFs build up and are stored in fatty tissues and fluid, such as breast milk, and can be passed on to fetuses and infants during pregnancy and lactation.

In humans, CDFs are associated with premature birth and abnormal development, liver toxicity, skin disease, eye inflammation, and damage to the nervous, immune, endocrine, and reproductive systems (ATSDR 1994b).

In laboratory animals, CDFs are known to cause a variety of effects including damage to the reproductive, endocrine, immune, and nervous systems. In addition, CDFs harm the kidneys and gastrointestinal tract, and cause birth defects (ATSDR 1994b).

2,3,4,6,7,8-HxCDF (hexafuran)

In chlorinated furan family of chemicals - pollutants from PVC production, industrial bleaching, incineration; cause cancer, may harm hormone system.

• level found: 1.18 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (56th %ile)

	pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	13.6

Octachlorinated dioxins

Chlorinated dioxins are unwanted byproducts of the manufacture and burning of products that contain chlorine. Dioxins cause cancer in humans, and they are generally considered to be among the most toxic environmental contaminants known to man. As a class, dioxins are extremely toxic, persistent, bioaccumulative, and lipophilic ("fat-loving"). This means that dioxins build up and are stored in fatty tissues and fluids, such as breast milk, and can be passed on to fetuses and infants during pregnancy and lactation. Most people are exposed to dioxin through the food they eat, primarily from meat, dairy, fish and eggs.

In humans, dioxins are associated with cancer, skin lesions, damage to the nervous system and immune system, altered carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, thyroid disruption, altered menstrual cycling, and cardiovascular effects.

In laboratory animals, dioxins are known to cause a variety of effects including cancer and impaired reproductive, endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, neurological and metabolic function. In addition, dioxins cause skin disease and birth defects.

1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-OCDD (octadioxin)

In dioxin family of chemicals - pollutants from PVC production, industrial bleaching, incineration; cause cancer, may harm hormone system.

• level found: 37.8 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (27th %ile)

	pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1590

perfluorochemicals (pfcs)

6 of 12 found

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

• cumulative level found: 10.6 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)

0.736	ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood	27.8

PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic acid)

Breakdown product of stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets. A 7-carbon version of PFOA; persistent.

• level found: 0.324 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (99th %ile)

	ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood	0.324

PFHxA (Perfluorohexanoic acid)

Breakdown product of stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging and household products. Highly persistent in people and the environment.

• level found: 0.763 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (96th %ile)

	ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood	0.778

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: 0.224 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (83rd %ile)

	ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood	0.686

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: 1.56 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)

0.176	ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood	4.2

PFHxS (Perfluorohexanesulfonate)

In fire fighting foams and carpet treatments. Phased out of consumer products by 3M in 2000 over health concerns.

• level found: 1.97 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (96th %ile)

	ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood	5.52

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: 5.79 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)

0.352	ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood	16.2

metals

1 of 1 found

Methylmercury

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: 0.525 ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood
• Low vs 88 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (24th %ile)
• Moderate vs 8,373 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (44th %ile)

	ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood	25.9

Chemicals not found in Baby #3

183 chemicals

1,2,3,4,7,8-HxBDD (hexadioxin), 1,2,3,6,7,8-HxBDD (hexadioxin), 1,2,3,4,7,8-HxBDF (hexafuran), 1,2,3,7,8-PeBDF (pentafuran), 2,3,7,8-TBDF (tetrafuran), 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-OBDF (octafuran), 1,2,3,7,8,9-HxBDD (hexadioxin), 1,2,3,7,8-PeBDD (pentadioxin), 2,3,7,8-TBDD (tetradioxin), 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-OBDD (octadioxin), 2,3,7,8-TCDD (tetradioxin), 1,2,3,7,8-PeCDD (pentadioxin), 1,2,3,4,7,8-HxCDD (hexadioxin), 2,3,4,7,8-PeCDF (pentafuran), 1,2,3,4,7,8-HxCDF (hexafuran), 1,2,3,7,8,9-HxCDF (hexafuran), 1,2,3,6,7,8-HxCDF (hexafuran), 1,2,3,4,7,8,9-HpCDF (heptafuran), 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-OCDF (octafuran), 2,3,7,8-TCDF (tetrafuran), 1,2,3,7,8-PeCDF (pentafuran), delta-BHC, 4,4'-DDT, Methoxychlor, 2,4'-DDD, 2,4'-DDE, 2,4'-DDT, 4,4'-DDD, Endosulphan Sulphate, Endrin, Endrin Ketone, PFBS (Perfluorobutane sulfonate), PFDA (Perfluorodecanoic acid), PFDoA (Perfluorododecanoic acid), PFPeA (Perfluoro-n-pentanoic acid), PFTA (Perfluorotetradecanoic acid), PFUnA (Perfluoroundecanoic acid), PBDE-119, PBDE-120, PBDE-206, PBDE-128, PBDE-208, PBDE-181, PBDE-51, PBDE-190, PBDE-105, PBDE-116, PBDE-71, PBDE-75, PBDE-30, PBDE-32, PBDE-7, PBDE-10, PBDE-126, PBDE-77, PBDE-79, PCB-87, PCB-125, PCB-86, PCB-97, PCB-108, PCB-119, PCB-124, PCB-107, PCB-143, PCB-134, PCB-139, PCB-140, PCB-197, PCB-200, PCB-88, PCB-91, PCB-78, PCB-141, PCB-179, PCB-89, PCB-181, PCB-182, PCB-43, PCB-94, PCB-106, PCB-111, PCB-165, PCB-112, PCB-63, PCB-67, PCB-68, PCB-72, PCB-73, PCB-10, PCB-82, PCB-175, PCB-131, PCB-176, PCB-133, PCB-136, PCB-204, PCB-184, PCB-142, PCB-144, PCB-148, PCB-186, PCB-188, PCB-145, PCB-150, PCB-152, PCB-46, PCB-96, PCB-155, PCB-103, PCB-104, PCB-19, PCB-54, PCB-5, PCB-55, PCB-189, PCB-205, PCB-122, PCB-159, PCB-162, PCB-192, PCB-161, PCB-57, PCB-58, PCB-114, PCB-123, PCB-120, PCB-121, PCB-23, PCB-34, PCB-24, PCB-7, PCB-9, PCB-77, PCB-126, PCB-169, PCB-79, PCB-127, PCB-36, PCB-80, PCB-37, PCB-81, PCB-38, PCB-39, PCB-14, PCB-3, PCN-17, PCN-25, PCN-36, PCN-45, PCN-50, PCN-51, PCN-53, PCN-55, PCN-64, PCN-68, PCN-71, PCN-72, PCN-73, PCN-74, PCN-75, PCN-63, PCN-65, PCN-49, PCN-69, PCN-70, PCN-54, PCN-56, PCN-31, PCN-13, PCN-57, PCN-58, PCN-32, PCN-61, PCN-15, PCN-16, PCN-41, PCN-18, PCN-44, PCN-22, PCN-9, PCN-26, PCN-10

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.

See results for this participant's group

• EWG/Commonweal Study #4, industrial chemicals and pesticides in cord blood
• In Utero/newborn