about this participant:
May, from New York, participated in the 2007 biomonitoring investigation entitled "EWG Study #8, chemicals in mother and 2 children." She gave blood and urine for the study at age 4.
Location:
New York
Participant's groups:
Toddler, Female, Anonymous Family #2
Study:
EWG Study #8, chemicals in mother and 2 children
health & safety concerns: |
chemicals found in this person |
| Immune system (including sensitization and allergies) | 4 |
| Respiratory system | 4 |
| Chronic effects, general | 2 |
| Endocrine system | 1 |
| Gastrointestinal (including liver) | 1 |
Participant: May
Found 7 of 8 tested chemicals
May's blood and urine contained 7 of 8 industrial compounds, pollutants and other chemicals tested, including chemicals linked to immune system toxicity, respiratory system toxicity, and chronic effects.
- This participant's samples show above average levels of Monobenzyl phthalate, Monomethyl phthalate, Mono-(2-ethyl-5-oxohexyl)phthalate and Mono-butyl phthalate compared to all others in EWG studies
Summary of chemicals found in May
| chemical family | level found | health effects | exposure routes |
| Phthalates | moderate | Endocrine system | Cosmetics, paint, soft plastic, food packaging, and other consumer products |
Detailed report by chemical (return to summary)
phthalates
7 of 7 found
In cosmetics, paint, and plastics. Linked to sperm damage and birth defects of male reproductive system.
- cumulative level found: 362 ug/g creatinine in urine
- Moderate vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (56th %ile)
- Moderate vs 8,020 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (58th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
| 102 | ug/g creatinine in urine | 10800 |
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Total Phthalates
Mono-(2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl)phthalate
Breakdown product of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), used in plastics; fetal and adult exposure to DEHP in animals is linked to male reproductive issues.
- level found: 53 ug/g creatinine in urine
- Moderate vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (50th %ile)
- High vs 5,479 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (85th %ile)
| 5.64 | ug/g creatinine in urine | 6960 |
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Mono-(2-ethyl-5-oxohexyl)phthalate
Breakdown product of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), used in plastics; fetal and adult exposure to DEHP in animals is linked to male reproductive issues.
- level found: 73.2 ug/g creatinine in urine
- High vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (78th %ile)
- High vs 5,479 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (94th %ile)
| 5.98 | ug/g creatinine in urine | 2850 |
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Breakdown product of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), used in plastics. Linked to male reproductive issues in people and animals.
- level found: 6.7 ug/g creatinine in urine
- Moderate vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (53rd %ile)
- High vs 8,020 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (77th %ile)
| ug/g creatinine in urine | 829 | |
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Formed from dibutyl phthalates, used in nail polish, cosmetics, and other consumer products; linked to birth defects and male reproductive issues.
- level found: 86.5 ug/g creatinine in urine
- Moderate vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (74th %ile)
- High vs 8,020 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (95th %ile)
| 7.53 | ug/g creatinine in urine | 250 |
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Breakdown product of benzylbutyl phthalate, used in vinyl flooring, car-care products, some cosmetics. Fetal and adult exposures are linked to male reproductive problems.
- level found: 95.1 ug/g creatinine in urine
- High vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)
- High vs 8,020 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (96th %ile)
| 2.73 | ug/g creatinine in urine | 436 |
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Breakdown product of diethyl phthalate, used in consumer products, fragrances. Fetal and adult exposures are linked to male reproductive problems.
- level found: 25.6 ug/g creatinine in urine
- Low vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (24th %ile)
- Low vs 8,015 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (6th %ile)
| 9.38 | ug/g creatinine in urine | 849 |
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Breakdown product of dimethyl phthalate, used in insect repellant, plastic, rocket propellant. Fetal and adult exposures are linked to male reproductive problems in people.
- level found: 21.5 ug/g creatinine in urine
- High vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (82nd %ile)
- High vs 5,479 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (98th %ile)
| ug/g creatinine in urine | 323 | |
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Chemicals not found in May
1 chemicals
References/Notes
[1] CDC (2005). National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, Centers for Disease Control. http://www.cdc.gov/exposurereport/. (Methylmercury results have been compared to total mercury in CDC biomonitoring.)
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