about this participant:
Participant #18, from Virginia, participated in the 2006 biomonitoring investigation entitled "EWG Study #6, consumer product chemicals in mothers and daughters." She gave blood and urine for the study on November 10, 2005 at age 60.
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Location:
Virginia
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Study:
EWG Study #6, consumer product chemicals in mothers and daughters
Sample Date:
November 10, 2005
health & safety concerns: |
chemicals found in this person |
| Reproduction and fertility | 32 |
| Brain and nervous system | 32 |
| Immune system (including sensitization and allergies) | 6 |
| Respiratory system | 4 |
| Endocrine system | 3 |
| Cancer | 2 |
| Birth defects and developmental delays | 2 |
| Chronic effects, general | 2 |
Participant: Participant #18
Found 44-48 of 70 tested chemicals
Participant #18's blood and urine contained 44-48 of 70 industrial compounds, pollutants and other chemicals tested, including chemicals linked to reproductive toxicity and fertility problems, brain and nervous system toxicity, and immune system toxicity.
- This participant's samples show above average levels of Perfluorochemicals (PFCs), Lead, BADGE-4OH and Bisphenol A compared to all others in EWG studies
Summary of chemicals found in Participant #18
| chemical family | level found | health effects | exposure routes |
| Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) | high | Reproduction and fertility, Brain and nervous system | Foam furniture, carpet padding, computers, televisions, contaminated house dust, food |
| Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) | high | Cancer, Birth defects and developmental delays, Endocrine system | Stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets, pans |
| Bisphenol A | high | Polycarbonate plastics, food can linings, dental sealants | |
| Phthalates | moderate | Endocrine system | Cosmetics, paint, soft plastic, food packaging, and other consumer products |
| Methylmercury | high | Dietary sources, particularly seafood | |
| Lead | high | Lead-based paint in older homes, household dust, vinyl products, tap water | |
| BADGE-4OH | high | Endocrine system | Food can linings, dental sealants |
Test results by chemical family (see each chemical)
polybrominated diphenyl ethers (pbdes)
27-31 of 46 found — see each chemical
Fire retardants in furniture foam, computers, and televisions. Accumulate in human tissues. May harm brain development.
- cumulative level found: 148 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (97th %ile)
- High vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (83rd %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)
perfluorochemicals (pfcs)
6 of 13 found — see each chemical
Includes Teflon, Scotchgard, Stainmaster. Linked to cancer and birth defects.
- cumulative level found: 57.5 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
- High vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (97th %ile)
- High vs 3,959 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (89th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
| 2.63 | ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum | 77.7 |
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Total Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)
bisphenol a & badge
2 of 2 found
Detected in polycarbonate plastic, dental sealants, and resins that line metal cans. Linked to hormone disruption, birth defects, cancer with effects at very low doses.
- level found: 1.14 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
- High vs 51 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (77th %ile)
| ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum | 8.61 | |
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Metabolite of BADGE, used to make metal food can linings. Linked to hormone activity, skin and immune system toxicity and cancer.
- level found: 48.8 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
- High vs 41 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (83rd %ile)
| ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum | 174 | |
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phthalates
7 of 7 found — see each chemical
In cosmetics, paint, and plastics. Linked to sperm damage and birth defects of male reproductive system.
- cumulative level found: 380 ug/g creatinine in urine
- Moderate vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (62nd %ile)
- Moderate vs 8,020 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (60th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
| 102 | ug/g creatinine in urine | 10800 |
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Total Phthalates
metals
2 of 2 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: 3.78 ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood
- Moderate vs 88 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (64th %ile)
- High vs 8,373 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (95th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
| ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood | 25.9 | |
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Neurotoxic heavy metal linked to IQ deficits and behavioral problems. Found in dust from chipping lead paint in older homes, and in some tap water.
- level found: 4 ug/dL (wet weight) in whole blood
- High vs 71 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (93rd %ile)
- High vs 8,373 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (93rd %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
| 0.222 | ug/dL (wet weight) in whole blood | 4.7 |
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Chemicals not found in Participant #18
22 chemicals
PFPeA (Perfluoro-n-pentanoic acid), PFOSA (Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid), PFHxA (Perfluorohexanoic acid), PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic acid), PFDoA (Perfluorododecanoic acid), PFBS (Perfluorobutane sulfonate), PFBA (Perfluorobutyric acid), PBDE-35, PBDE-77, PBDE-7, PBDE-37, PBDE-12, PBDE-32, PBDE-30, PBDE-209, PBDE-128, PBDE-116, PBDE-105, PBDE-10, PBDE-11, PBDE-8, PBDE-13
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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