Participant: Baby #9
Found 145.66666666667-206 of 395 tested chemicals
Baby #9's cord blood contained
145.66666666667-206 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 PBDE-11, Endrin compared to all others in EWG studies
- This participant's samples show above average levels of PCB-19, PBDE-35, PBDE-12 and PCN-23 compared to all others in EWG studies
Summary of chemicals found in Baby #9
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 |
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) | moderate | 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 |
83.666666666667-126 of 209 found
Banned industrial insulators and lubricants. Cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- cumulative level found: 6 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (18th %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 |
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Total Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
PCB-209
In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- level found: 0.0476 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (21st %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 19.4 |
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PCB-11
- level found: 0.0476 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (32nd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.583 |
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PCB-12 & PCB-13 [2]
- level found: 0.0224 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (60th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0531 |
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PCB-4
- level found: 0.0333 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (68th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.122 |
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PCB-6
- level found: 0.00374 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (72nd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0163 |
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PCB-8
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 (27th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 5.08 |
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PCB-9
- level found: 0.0122 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (60th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0555 |
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PCB-170
In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- level found: 0.212 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] (16th %ile)
0.0371 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 34.3 |
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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: 0.0313 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (23rd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 3.67 |
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PCB-172
- level found: 0.0343 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (39th %ile)
- Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (15th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 5.76 |
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PCB-174
In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- level found: 0.0163 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (58th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 3.08 |
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PCB-177
In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- level found: 0.0372 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)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 6.74 |
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PCB-178
- level found: 0.0335 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (24th %ile)
- Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)
0.0119 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 10 |
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PCB-179
In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- level found: 0.00866 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 3.65 |
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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: 1.12 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] (14th %ile)
0.211 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 112 |
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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: 0.0835 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)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 8.68 |
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PCB-187
In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- level found: 0.174 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)
0.0607 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 36.4 |
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PCB-189
- level found: 0.0118 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (52nd %ile)
- Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (12th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 1.61 |
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PCB-190
In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- level found: 0.047 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (32nd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 5.15 |
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PCB-191
In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- level found: 0.0213 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (52nd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 8.96 |
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PCB-129 & PCB-138 & PCB-160 & PCB-163 [2]
- level found: 0.665 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (24th %ile)
0.297 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 72.6 |
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PCB-130
- level found: 0.0154 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (24th %ile)
0.00898 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 2.63 |
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PCB-132
- level found: 0.000787 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (50th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.179 |
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PCB-133
- level found: 0.00669 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (16th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 2.01 |
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PCB-135 & PCB-151 & PCB-154 [2]
- level found: 0.0217 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (39th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.923 |
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PCB-137
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 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (26th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 3.95 |
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PCB-141
In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- level found: 0.00984 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (78th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 1.81 |
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PCB-146
In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- level found: 0.0776 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)
0.0243 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 14 |
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PCB-147 & PCB-149 [2]
- level found: 0.0116 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.457 |
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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: 1.07 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] (13th %ile)
0.379 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 96.5 |
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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: 0.103 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 | 14.6 |
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PCB-158
- level found: 0.0195 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (49th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.864 |
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PCB-164
- level found: 0.0138 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.14 |
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PCB-167
- level found: 0.0669 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
- Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (13th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 3.83 |
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PCB-1
In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- level found: 0.0224 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (24th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 1.74 |
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PCB-2
- level found: 0.00984 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (28th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.319 |
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PCB-3
- level found: 0.0293 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (56th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.418 |
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PCB-206
In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- level found: 0.0921 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (23rd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 29 |
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PCB-207
- level found: 0.0343 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (75th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 1.7 |
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PCB-208
In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- level found: 0.0319 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (38th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 13.7 |
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PCB-194
In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- level found: 0.154 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (26th %ile)
- Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (12th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 34 |
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PCB-195
- level found: 0.0472 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (46th %ile)
- Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 5.57 |
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PCB-196
- level found: 0.14 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] (11th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 12.3 |
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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: 0.184 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (40th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 40 |
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PCB-202
- level found: 0.0362 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (27th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 11.7 |
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PCB-203
- level found: 0.0587 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (9th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 22.4 |
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PCB-100 & PCB-95 & PCB-98 & PCB-93 & PCB-102 [2]
- level found: 0.0138 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (47th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.805 |
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PCB-101 & PCB-90 & PCB-113 [2]
- level found: 0.0177 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (40th %ile)
- Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (30th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 13.1 |
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PCB-105
- level found: 0.0191 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 serum | 4.98 |
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PCB-109
- level found: 0.00512 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (20th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.353 |
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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: 0.0201 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %ile)
- Moderate vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (53rd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 3.39 |
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PCB-114
- level found: 0.011 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (46th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 1.96 |
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PCB-116 & PCB-85 & PCB-117 [2]
- level found: 0.00669 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (20th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.836 |
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PCB-118
In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- level found: 0.363 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (20th %ile)
- Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)
0.212 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 30.8 |
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PCB-123
- level found: 0.00866 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (55th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.333 |
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PCB-83 & PCB-99 [2]
- level found: 0.111 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (8th %ile)
0.0828 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 14.9 |
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PCB-84
- level found: 0.00276 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (46th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 13.1 |
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PCB-88 & PCB-91 [2]
- level found: 0.00236 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (58th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0343 |
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PCB-92
- level found: 0.00591 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (55th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.483 |
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PCB-40 & PCB-41 & PCB-71 [2]
- level found: 0.013 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0544 |
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PCB-42
- level found: 0.00394 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (75th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0419 |
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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: 0.0293 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (49th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 3.18 |
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PCB-45 & PCB-51 [2]
- level found: 0.00906 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0231 |
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PCB-46
- level found: 0.00335 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (81st %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0136 |
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PCB-48
- level found: 0.00807 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (85th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0118 |
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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: 0.014 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (78th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 2.14 |
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PCB-50 & PCB-53 [2]
- level found: 0.00433 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (77th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0144 |
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PCB-52
In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- level found: 0.0254 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (46th %ile)
- Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (32nd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 4.47 |
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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 |
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PCB-60
In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- level found: 0.00354 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (46th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 1.65 |
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PCB-61 & PCB-70 & PCB-74 & PCB-76 [2]
- level found: 0.112 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (20th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 23.4 |
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PCB-64
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
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (58th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 1.68 |
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PCB-66
In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- level found: 0.0169 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] (14th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 3.46 |
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PCB-77
- level found: 0.00138 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (80th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0283 |
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PCB-16
- level found: 0.0222 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0386 |
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PCB-17
- level found: 0.022 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (84th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0531 |
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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: 0.0504 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (65th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 3.88 |
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PCB-19
- level found: 0.012 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (96th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0157 |
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PCB-20 & PCB-28 [2]
- level found: 0.0638 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (40th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 5.11 |
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PCB-21 & PCB-33 [2]
- level found: 0.0256 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (76th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0645 |
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PCB-22
- level found: 0.0213 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0301 |
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PCB-25
- level found: 0.00472 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.00728 |
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PCB-26 & PCB-29 [2]
- level found: 0.0116 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (88th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0185 |
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PCB-27
- level found: 0.0063 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (88th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.00863 |
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PCB-31
- level found: 0.0539 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (84th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.138 |
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PCB-32
- level found: 0.00984 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (84th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0188 |
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24-29 of 46 found
Fire retardants in furniture foam, computers, and televisions. Accumulate in human tissues. May harm brain development.
- cumulative level found: 7.87 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (16th %ile)
- Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (16th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
1.11 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 314 |
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Total Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)
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: 0.039 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (99th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.039 |
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PBDE-12 & PBDE-13 [2]
- level found: 0.0224 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (94th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0606 |
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PBDE-15
- level found: 0.015 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (19th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 3.23 |
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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: 0.0685 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (47th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 4.31 |
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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: 0.05 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (69th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.59 |
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PBDE-140
- level found: 0.0205 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (39th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.54 |
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PBDE-153
- level found: 1.01 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (13th %ile)
0.238 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 76.9 |
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PBDE-154
- level found: 0.102 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (41st %ile)
- Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (15th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 2.73 |
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PBDE-155
- level found: 0.0343 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.488 |
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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: 0.232 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (83rd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 19 |
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PBDE-208
- level found: 0.209 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (86th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 14.7 |
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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: 0.0673 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (67th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 16.5 |
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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: 1.06 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (32nd %ile)
- Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (22nd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 32.6 |
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PBDE-85
- level found: 0.0642 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (48th %ile)
- Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (17th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 2.27 |
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PBDE-99
In PBDE chemical family - fire retardant in furniture foam, computers, televisions; may harm brain development and hormone systems.
- level found: 0.618 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (29th %ile)
- Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (24th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 31.2 |
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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: 3.79 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (24th %ile)
- Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (18th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 143 |
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PBDE-49
- level found: 0.0677 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (48th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 1.26 |
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PBDE-66
- level found: 0.0587 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (63rd %ile)
- Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (16th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 1.33 |
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PBDE-71
- level found: 0.0134 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (84th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.273 |
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PBDE-79
- level found: 0.0189 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (48th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.823 |
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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: 0.026 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (53rd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.673 |
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PBDE-28 & PBDE-33 [2]
- level found: 0.249 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (23rd %ile)
- Moderate vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (29th %ile)
0.0385 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 6.17 |
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PBDE-35
- level found: 0.0118 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (95th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0211 |
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PBDE-37
- level found: 0.0165 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (86th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.386 |
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16-29 of 70 found
Wood preservatives, varnishes, machine lubricating oils, waste incineration. Cause liver and kidney damage.
- cumulative level found: 0.579 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (44th %ile)
0.0743 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 3.43 |
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Total Polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs)
PCN-6
- level found: 0.0081 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (79th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0957 |
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PCN-66 & PCN-67 [2]
- level found: 0.0073 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (48th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.719 |
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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: 0.0032 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (27th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.188 |
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PCN-52 & PCN-60 [2]
- level found: 0.0105 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.392 |
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PCN-59
- 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 | 0.0171 |
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PCN-27 & PCN-30 & PCN-39 [2]
- level found: 0.0126 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0315 |
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PCN-28 & PCN-29 & PCN-43 [2]
- level found: 0.0556 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0664 |
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PCN-33 & PCN-34 & PCN-37 [2]
- level found: 0.0503 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (74th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0886 |
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PCN-35 & PCN-48 [2]
- level found: 0.0411 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (79th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0708 |
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PCN-38 & PCN-40 [2]
- level found: 0.08 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (79th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.126 |
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PCN-42
- level found: 0.0177 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0379 |
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PCN-46
- level found: 0.0431 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0739 |
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PCN-47
- level found: 0.0264 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0295 |
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PCN-14 & PCN-21 & PCN-24 [2]
- level found: 0.14 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (83rd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.318 |
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PCN-19 & PCN-20 [2]
- level found: 0.015 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (83rd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.027 |
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PCN-23
- level found: 0.0569 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.076 |
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9 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: 23.2 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (63rd %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 |
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Total Organochlorine Pesticides (OCs)
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: 15.1 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (67th %ile)
- Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (12th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 2560 |
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alpha-BHC
- level found: 0.0969 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (67th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.307 |
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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: 0.5 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (38th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 37.1 |
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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: 0.151 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 18 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (23rd %ile)
0.0972 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 7.4 |
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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: 3.26 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (82nd %ile)
- Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (25th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 35.2 |
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Endrin
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: 0.94 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (99th %ile)
- High vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (99th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.94 |
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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: 0.398 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (82nd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.995 |
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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: 2.61 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] (20th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 24.4 |
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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: 0.191 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (52nd %ile)
- Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (15th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 11.3 |
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5 of 17 found
Pollutants from PVC production, industrial bleaching, and incineration. Cause cancer and may harm hormone system.
- cumulative level found: 40.6 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (15th %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 |
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Total Chlorinated dioxins & furans
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 |
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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: 2.76 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (48th %ile)
- Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (45th %ile)
| pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 61.4 |
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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: 4.72 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (33rd %ile)
- Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (48th %ile)
| pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 63.7 |
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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: 0.787 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (42nd %ile)
| pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 13.6 |
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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: 24.4 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)
| pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 1590 |
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7 of 12 found
Includes Teflon, Scotchgard, Stainmaster. Linked to cancer and birth defects.
- cumulative level found: 4.35 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (44th %ile)
0.736 | ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood | 27.8 |
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Total Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)
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: 0.057 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (53rd %ile)
| ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood | 0.324 |
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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: 0.388 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (57th %ile)
| ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood | 0.778 |
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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: 0.019 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
| ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood | 0.686 |
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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: 0.706 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
0.176 | ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood | 4.2 |
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PFUnA (Perfluoroundecanoic acid)
Breakdown product of stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets. An 11-carbon version of PFOA; persistent; bioaccumulative.
- level found: 0.002 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (74th %ile)
| ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood | 0.149 |
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PFHxS (Perfluorohexanesulfonate)
In fire fighting foams and carpet treatments. Phased out of consumer products by 3M in 2000 over health concerns.
- level found: 0.391 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
| ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood | 5.52 |
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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: 2.78 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (57th %ile)
0.352 | ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood | 16.2 |
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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: 1.05 ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood
- Moderate vs 88 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (37th %ile)
- Moderate vs 8,373 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (68th %ile)
| ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood | 25.9 |
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Chemicals not found in Baby #9
189 chemicals
1,2,3,4,7,8-HxBDD (hexadioxin), 1,2,3,6,7,8-HxBDD (hexadioxin), 1,2,3,4,6,7,8-HpBDF (heptafuran), 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, gamma-Chlordane, 4,4'-DDT, Methoxychlor, 2,4'-DDD, 2,4'-DDE, 2,4'-DDT, 4,4'-DDD, Aldrin, alpha-Endosulphan, beta-Endosulphan, alpha-Chlordane, oxy-Chlordane, Endosulphan Sulphate, Endrin Ketone, Heptachlor, Heptachlor Epoxide, trans-Nonachlor, Octachlorostyrene, PFBS (Perfluorobutane sulfonate), PFDA (Perfluorodecanoic acid), PFDoA (Perfluorododecanoic acid), PFPeA (Perfluoro-n-pentanoic acid), PFTA (Perfluorotetradecanoic acid), PBDE-119, PBDE-120, PBDE-209, PBDE-206, PBDE-128, PBDE-181, PBDE-51, PBDE-190, PBDE-105, PBDE-116, PBDE-75, PBDE-30, PBDE-32, PBDE-7, PBDE-10, PBDE-126, PBDE-77, PCB-87, PCB-125, PCB-86, PCB-97, PCB-108, PCB-119, PCB-124, PCB-107, PCB-166, PCB-128, PCB-143, PCB-134, PCB-139, PCB-140, PCB-197, PCB-200, PCB-78, PCB-201, 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-136, 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-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-37, PCB-81, PCB-38, PCB-39, PCB-14, PCB-15, 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-62, PCN-15, PCN-16, PCN-41, PCN-18, PCN-3, PCN-44, PCN-22, PCN-5, PCN-9, PCN-1, 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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