about this participant:

The Red Cross collected umbilical cord blood from an anonymous newborn on this baby's day of birth, September 7, 2004, at a U.S. hospital.

Related links:
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 system159
Immune system (including sensitization and allergies)141
Reproduction and fertility37
Gastrointestinal (including liver)37
Birth defects and developmental delays7
Cancer2
Endocrine system1
Kidney and renal system1



picture of Baby #7

Participant: Baby #7
Found 157.66666666667-223 of 395 tested chemicals

Baby #7's cord blood contained 157.66666666667-223 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.

Summary of chemicals found in Baby #7

chemical family level found health effects exposure routes
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)moderateBrain and nervous system, Immune system (including sensitization and allergies) Dietary sources, fatty meat, dairy and fish
Brominated dioxins & furansmoderateImmune system (including sensitization and allergies) Dietary sources, fatty meat, dairy and fish
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)lowReproduction and fertility, Brain and nervous system Foam furniture, carpet padding, computers, televisions, contaminated house dust, food
Polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs)moderateGastrointestinal (including liver) Dietary sources, fatty meat, dairy and fish
Organochlorine Pesticides (OCs)lowReproduction and fertility Contaminated food and drinking water
Chlorinated dioxins & furansmoderateImmune system (including sensitization and allergies), Birth defects and developmental delays Dietary sources, fatty meat, dairy and fish
Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)highCancer, Birth defects and developmental delays, Endocrine system Stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets, pans
Methylmercurymoderate Dietary sources, particularly seafood

Detailed report by chemical (return to summary)

polychlorinated biphenyls (pcbs)

86.666666666667-134 of 209 found

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

  • cumulative level found: 3.96 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (9th %ile)
  • Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (40th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
2.95ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum600


Total Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

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

  • level found: 0.0299 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (15th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum19.4


  • level found: 0.0426 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (28th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.583


  • level found: 0.0141 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (44th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0531


  • level found: 0.019 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (93rd %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.09


  • level found: 0.0206 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (48th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.122


  • level found: 0.00386 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (76th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0163


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

  • level found: 0.043 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (30th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum5.08


  • level found: 0.0114 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (56th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0555


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

  • level found: 0.0958 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] (16th %ile)
0.0371ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum34.3


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

  • level found: 0.019 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (18th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum3.67


  • level found: 0.0141 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (16th %ile)
  • Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (15th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum5.76


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

  • level found: 0.00755 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (52nd %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum3.08


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

  • level found: 0.0307 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] (14th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum6.74


  • level found: 0.0178 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (8th %ile)
  • Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)
0.0119ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum10


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

  • level found: 0.522 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)
0.211ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum112


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

  • level found: 0.0795 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] (14th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum8.68


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

  • level found: 0.103 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)
0.0607ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum36.4


  • level found: 0.00638 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %ile)
  • Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (12th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum1.61


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

  • level found: 0.0206 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (18th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum5.15


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

  • level found: 0.0131 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum8.96


  • level found: 0.00369 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (40th %ile)
  • High vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (84th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum3.83


  • level found: 0.56 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)
0.297ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum72.6


  • level found: 0.0104 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)
0.00898ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum2.63


  • level found: 0.00537 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum2.01


  • level found: 0.00705 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (27th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.923


  • level found: 0.000503 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (54th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0487


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

  • level found: 0.0356 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (23rd %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum3.95


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

  • level found: 0.00503 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (75th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum1.81


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

  • level found: 0.0601 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] (14th %ile)
0.0243ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum14


  • level found: 0.0119 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (47th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.457


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

  • level found: 0.772 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] (13th %ile)
0.379ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum96.5


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

  • level found: 0.0431 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] (14th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum14.6


  • level found: 0.0277 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (52nd %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.864


  • level found: 0.00738 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.14


  • level found: 0.0466 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (32nd %ile)
  • Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (13th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum3.83


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

  • level found: 0.044 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (52nd %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum1.74


  • level found: 0.00403 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (20th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.319


  • level found: 0.00889 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (40th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.418


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

  • level found: 0.0517 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (15th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum29


  • level found: 0.0117 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (69th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum1.7


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

  • level found: 0.0134 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum13.7


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

  • level found: 0.0579 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (9th %ile)
  • Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (12th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum34


  • level found: 0.0238 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
  • Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum5.57


  • level found: 0.0515 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (9th %ile)
  • Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (11th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum12.3


  • level found: 0.00537 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (58th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.207


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

  • level found: 0.0819 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (23rd %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum40


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

  • level found: 0.00604 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (20th %ile)
  • Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (11th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum17.4


  • level found: 0.0178 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (20th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum11.7


  • level found: 0.0758 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (18th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum22.4


  • level found: 0.0141 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (50th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.805


  • level found: 0.0104 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
  • Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (30th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum13.1


  • level found: 0.0133 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (29th %ile)
  • Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (13th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum4.98


  • level found: 0.000336 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (50th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.212


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

  • level found: 0.00738 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (38th %ile)
  • Moderate vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (53rd %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum3.39


  • level found: 0.00906 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum1.96


  • level found: 0.00906 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (31st %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.836


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

  • level found: 0.251 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] (14th %ile)
0.212ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum30.8


  • level found: 0.0057 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (49th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.333


  • level found: 0.148 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (20th %ile)
0.0828ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum14.9


  • level found: 0.000671 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum13.1


  • level found: 0.000336 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (39th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0343


  • level found: 0.00134 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.483


  • level found: 0.00705 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (58th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0544


  • level found: 0.000671 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (60th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0419


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

  • level found: 0.0136 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum3.18


  • level found: 0.00638 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (54th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0231


  • level found: 0.00319 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (77th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0136


  • level found: 0.00419 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0118


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

  • level found: 0.00487 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (69th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum2.14


  • level found: 0.00134 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (50th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0144


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

  • level found: 0.00554 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
  • Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (32nd %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum4.47


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

  • level found: 0.00168 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (40th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum1.65


  • level found: 0.0941 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum23.4


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

  • level found: 0.00436 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (49th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum1.68


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

  • level found: 0.0047 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 serum3.46


  • level found: 0.00185 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (83rd %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0283


  • level found: 0.00889 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (60th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0386


  • level found: 0.0161 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (68th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0531


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

  • level found: 0.0282 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (45th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum3.88


  • level found: 0.00319 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (80th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0157


  • level found: 0.0758 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (44th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum5.11


  • level found: 0.0195 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (64th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0645


  • level found: 0.0185 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (88th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0301


  • level found: 0.00336 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (76th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.00728


  • level found: 0.00621 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (56th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0185


  • level found: 0.0057 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (84th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.00863


  • level found: 0.0389 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (64th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.138


  • level found: 0.0047 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (68th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0188


  • level found: 0.0322 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (95th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0712


brominated dioxins & furans

1 of 12 found

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

  • cumulative level found: 7.72 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (48th %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 serum1440


Total Brominated dioxins & furans

  • level found: 7.72 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (61st %ile)
pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum751


polybrominated diphenyl ethers (pbdes)

21-24 of 46 found

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

  • cumulative level found: 4.65 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (9th %ile)
  • Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
1.11ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum314


Total Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)

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.

  • level found: 0.0134 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (93rd %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.039


  • level found: 0.0262 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (25th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum3.23


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.

  • level found: 0.0507 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (44th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum4.31


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.

  • level found: 0.402 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (4th %ile)
0.238ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum76.9


  • level found: 0.0577 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (37th %ile)
  • Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (15th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum2.73


  • level found: 0.0446 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (56th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.488


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.

  • level found: 0.0638 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (82nd %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum19


  • level found: 0.164 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (84th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum14.7


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.

  • level found: 0.0554 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (64th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum16.5


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.

  • level found: 0.56 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)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum32.6


  • level found: 0.0413 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (47th %ile)
  • Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (17th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum2.27


In PBDE chemical family - fire retardant in furniture foam, computers, televisions; may harm brain development and hormone systems.

  • level found: 0.0872 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (22nd %ile)
  • Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (24th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum31.2


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.

In PBDE chemical family - fire retardant in furniture foam, computers, televisions; may harm brain development and hormone systems.

  • level found: 2.66 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] (16th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum143


  • level found: 0.0641 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (47th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum1.26


  • level found: 0.0104 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (69th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.191


  • level found: 0.0523 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (58th %ile)
  • Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (16th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum1.33


  • level found: 0.0252 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (58th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.823


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.

  • level found: 0.0302 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (57th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.673


  • level found: 0.191 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (21st %ile)
  • Moderate vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (29th %ile)
0.0385ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum6.17


  • level found: 0.0151 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (98th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0211


  • level found: 0.0389 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (97th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.386


polychlorinated naphthalenes (pcns)

22-37 of 70 found

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

  • cumulative level found: 0.727 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (53rd %ile)
0.0743ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum3.43


Total Polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs)

  • level found: 0.0079 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (74th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0957


  • level found: 0.0046 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (40th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.719


  • level found: 0.0096 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum3.11


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: 0.0261 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (57th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.188


  • level found: 0.0088 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (31st %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.392


  • level found: 0.0101 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0321


  • level found: 0.0171 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (99th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0171


  • level found: 0.0181 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0259


  • level found: 0.0104 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0336


  • level found: 0.0171 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0315


  • level found: 0.0485 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0664


  • level found: 0.0121 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (83rd %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0673


  • level found: 0.06 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0886


  • level found: 0.0527 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (96th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0708


  • level found: 0.0107 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0364


  • level found: 0.099 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.126


  • level found: 0.0201 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (74th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0379


  • level found: 0.0509 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (79th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0739


  • level found: 0.0295 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (99th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0295


  • level found: 0.16 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.318


  • level found: 0.0164 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.027


  • level found: 0.037 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.076


organochlorine pesticides (ocs)

12 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: 12.4 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] (12th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
0.615ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum2830


Total Organochlorine Pesticides (OCs)

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: 7.35 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (56th %ile)
  • Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (12th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum2560


  • level found: 0.049 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (45th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.307


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: 0.33 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (67th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum7.75


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: 0.426 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (34th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum37.1


  • level found: 0.181 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (86th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.361


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: 0.135 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 18 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (17th %ile)
0.0972ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum7.4


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: 1.15 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (38th %ile)
  • Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (16th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum35.2


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: 0.175 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (60th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.995


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 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (85th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum1.28


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: 0.0876 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] (21st %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum12.6


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: 2.07 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] (20th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum24.4


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: 0.119 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] (15th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum11.3


chlorinated dioxins & furans

5 of 17 found

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

  • cumulative level found: 40.3 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)
  • Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (45th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
5pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum1860


Total Chlorinated dioxins & furans

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.

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

  • level found: 7.05 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (18th %ile)
  • Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (36th %ile)
pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum125


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).

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

  • level found: 1.01 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (39th %ile)
  • Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (44th %ile)
pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum61.4


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.

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

  • level found: 4.03 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] (48th %ile)
pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum63.7


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).

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

  • level found: 0.671 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (33rd %ile)
pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum13.6


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.

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

  • level found: 27.5 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (18th %ile)
pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum1590


perfluorochemicals (pfcs)

9 of 12 found

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

  • cumulative level found: 7.21 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
  • High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (83rd %ile)
0.736ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood27.8


Total Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)

Breakdown product of stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets. A 10-carbon version of PFOA; persistent; bioaccumulative.

  • level found: 0.044 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
  • High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)
ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood0.263


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

  • level found: 0.096 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
  • Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)
ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood0.324


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

  • level found: 0.452 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
  • Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)
ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood0.778


Breakdown product of stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets. A 9-carbon version of PFOA; persistent; bioaccumulative.

  • level found: 0.132 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
  • Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (61st %ile)
ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood0.686


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: 1.47 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
  • High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (83rd %ile)
0.176ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood4.2


Breakdown product of stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets. A 5-carbon version of PFOA; persistent.

  • level found: 0.432 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
  • High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (99th %ile)
ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood0.432


Breakdown product of stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets. An 11-carbon version of PFOA; persistent; bioaccumulative.

  • level found: 0.031 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
  • High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (83rd %ile)
ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood0.149


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

  • level found: 1.13 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
  • High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)
ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood5.52


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: 3.42 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
  • Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (61st %ile)
0.352ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood16.2


metals

1 of 1 found

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: 0.84 ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood
  • Moderate vs 88 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (33rd %ile)
  • Moderate vs 8,373 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (61st %ile)
ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood25.9


Chemicals not found in Baby #7

172 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), 2,3,4,7,8-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), 1,2,3,7,8,9-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, Aldrin, alpha-Endosulphan, oxy-Chlordane, Endosulphan Sulphate, Endrin, Endrin Ketone, Heptachlor, trans-Nonachlor, Octachlorostyrene, PFBS (Perfluorobutane sulfonate), PFDoA (Perfluorododecanoic acid), PFTA (Perfluorotetradecanoic acid), PBDE-119, PBDE-120, PBDE-12, PBDE-13, PBDE-138, PBDE-166, PBDE-209, PBDE-206, PBDE-128, PBDE-181, PBDE-140, PBDE-190, PBDE-105, PBDE-116, PBDE-71, PBDE-75, PBDE-30, PBDE-32, PBDE-7, PBDE-10, PBDE-126, PBDE-77, PCB-62, PCB-59, PCB-75, PCB-124, PCB-107, PCB-143, PCB-134, PCB-139, PCB-140, PCB-78, 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-132, PCB-176, PCB-204, PCB-184, PCB-142, PCB-144, PCB-148, PCB-186, PCB-188, PCB-145, PCB-150, PCB-152, PCB-96, PCB-155, PCB-103, PCB-104, PCB-54, PCB-5, PCB-55, PCB-56, PCB-205, PCB-122, PCB-159, PCB-162, PCB-192, PCB-161, PCB-109, PCB-57, PCB-58, PCB-120, PCB-121, PCB-23, PCB-34, PCB-24, PCB-7, PCB-35, PCB-126, PCB-169, PCB-79, PCB-127, PCB-36, PCB-80, PCB-81, PCB-38, PCB-39, PCB-14, PCN-17, PCN-25, PCN-50, PCN-51, 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-15, PCN-16, PCN-41, PCN-18, PCN-3, PCN-44, PCN-22, PCN-5, 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.

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