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Adult #108, from USA, participated in the -0001 biomonitoring investigation entitled "Other Body Burden Studies." gave for the study.

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Other Body Burden Studies

Participant: Adult #108
Found 32-36 of 74 tested chemicals

Adult #108's contained 32-36 of 74 industrial compounds, pollutants and other chemicals tested, including chemicals linked to brain and nervous system toxicity, reproductive toxicity and fertility problems, and cancer.

• Mercury exposure above the federal government's safe level
• This participant's samples show the highest levels of PFDoA (Perfluorododecanoic acid), Mercury, total compared to all others in EWG studies
• This participant's samples show above average levels of PFOSA (Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid), Methylmercury, PFUnA (Perfluoroundecanoic acid) and PFNA (Perfluorononanoic acid) compared to all others in EWG studies

Summary of chemicals found in Adult #108

Detailed report by chemical (return to summary)

perfluorochemicals (pfcs)

8 of 13 found

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

• cumulative level found: 34.6 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (75th %ile)
• Moderate vs 3,959 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (62nd %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)

2.63	ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum	77.7

PFDA (Perfluorodecanoic acid)

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

• level found: 0.707 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
• High vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (79th %ile)
• High vs 2,368 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (95th %ile)

	ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum	1.47

PFDoA (Perfluorododecanoic acid)

Breakdown product of stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets, including Stainmaster. Highly persistent and bioaccumulative.

• level found: 0.137 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
• High vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (99th %ile)
• High vs 2,368 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (99th %ile)

	ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum	0.137

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: 2.4 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
• High vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (88th %ile)
• High vs 2,368 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (94th %ile)

	ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum	5.85

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: 3.56 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (42nd %ile)
• Moderate vs 2,368 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (52nd %ile)

0.366	ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum	10.1

PFOSA (Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid)

In Scotchgard prior to 2000 - part of the 'PFOS chemistry' phased out of use by 3M in 2000 over health concerns; metabolized into PFOS by the body.

• level found: 0.229 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
• High vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (97th %ile)
• Low vs 2,368 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (12th %ile)

	ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum	1.08

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: 1.06 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
• High vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (90th %ile)
• High vs 2,368 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (99th %ile)

	ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum	1.76

PFHxS (Perfluorohexanesulfonate)

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

• level found: 2.63 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (68th %ile)
• Moderate vs 1,591 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (67th %ile)

	ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum	13.1

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: 23.9 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
• High vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (77th %ile)
• Moderate vs 1,591 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (40th %ile)

1.07	ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum	64.1

polybrominated diphenyl ethers (pbdes)

19-23 of 46 found

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

• cumulative level found: 15.4 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (33rd %ile)
• Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (21st %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)

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

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-15

• level found: 0.19 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.23

Heptabrominated diphenyl ethers

Brominated flame retardants used in plastics. Break down into more toxic and persistent forms in the environment. Withdrawn from the market in the U.S. in 2005.

PBDE-183

• level found: 0.455 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• High vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (86th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	4.31

Hexabrominated diphenyl ethers

Brominated fire retardants used in foam and plastics. Break down into more toxic and persistent forms in the environment. Withdrawn from the market in the U.S. in 2005.

PBDE-138

• level found: 0.0318 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [KD]
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (61st %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.59

PBDE-140

• level found: 0.0025 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [KD]
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (29th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.54

PBDE-153

• level found: 3.03 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (39th %ile)

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

PBDE-154

• level found: 0.0286 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
• Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (15th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	2.73

PBDE-155

• level found: 0.0618 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (73rd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.488

PBDE-166

• level found: 0.0318 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [KD]
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (49th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.59

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-206

• level found: 0.0357 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (80th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	19.9

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: 2.09 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (96th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	16.5

Pentabrominated diphenyl ethers

Brominated fire retardants used in polyurethan foam and plastics. These PBDEs are neurotoxic and persist in people and the environment. They were withdrawn from the market in the U.S. in 2005.

PBDE-100

• level found: 0.918 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (27th %ile)
• Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (21st %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	32.6

PBDE-119

• level found: 0.0393 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• High vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (82nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.27

PBDE-120

• level found: 0.0393 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• High vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (82nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.27

PBDE-85

• level found: 0.0332 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (46th %ile)
• Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (17th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	2.27

PBDE-99

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

• level found: 0.0786 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (21st %ile)
• Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (24th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	31.2

Tetrabrominated diphenyl ethers

Brominated fire retardants used in polyurethan foam and plastics. These PBDEs are neurotoxic and persist in people and the environment. They were withdrawn from the market in the U.S. in 2005.

PBDE-47

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

• level found: 7.41 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (38th %ile)
• Moderate vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (27th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	143

PBDE-49

• level found: 0.0871 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (57th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.26

PBDE-66

• level found: 0.0386 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (51st %ile)
• Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (16th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.33

PBDE-79

• level found: 0.00643 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (44th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.823

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

• level found: 0.06 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [KD]
• High vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (76th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.673

PBDE-25

• level found: 0.06 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [KD]
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (64th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.673

PBDE-28

• level found: 0.757 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (56th %ile)
• High vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (98th %ile)

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

PBDE-33

• level found: 0.757 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (58th %ile)

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

nitro- and polycylic- musks

1 of 10 found

Fragrance ingredients. Build up in human tissues. May harm hormone system.

• cumulative level found: 0.31 ng/g (wet weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 42 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (46th %ile)

	ng/g (wet weight) in blood serum	4.23

Tonalide

Synthetic fragrance in cosmetics, detergents, cigarettes. Suspected hormone disruptor. Prevents cells from blocking entry of toxins in animal study. Bioaccumulative.

• level found: 0.31 ng/g (wet weight) in blood serum
• High vs 42 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (81st %ile)

	ng/g (wet weight) in blood serum	1.6

bisphenol a & badge

1 of 1 found

Bisphenol A

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: 1.47 ug/g creatinine in urine
• Moderate vs 17 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (53rd %ile)
• Moderate vs 2,612 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (27th %ile)

	ug/g creatinine in urine	6.06

metals

3 of 3 found

Lead

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: 2.72 ug/dL (wet weight) in whole blood
• Moderate vs 71 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (75th %ile)
• High vs 8,373 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (82nd %ile)

0.222	ug/dL (wet weight) in whole blood	4.7

Mercury, total

Mercury is used in dental fillings and to preserve vaccines; it is also a common pollutant in seafood. Mercury harms brain development and function.

• level found: 12 ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood
• High vs 40 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (99th %ile)
• High vs 8,373 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (99th %ile)

7.0E-5	ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood	12

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: 9.91 ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood
• High vs 88 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (96th %ile)
• High vs 8,373 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (99th %ile)

	ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood	25.9

Chemicals not found in Adult #108

38 chemicals

Tetrabromobisphenol A, Galaxolide, Celestolide, Cashmeran, Musk xylene, Musk tibetene, Musk moskene, Musk ketone, Phantolide, Traseolide, PFPeA (Perfluoro-n-pentanoic acid), PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic acid), PFHxA (Perfluorohexanoic acid), PFBS (Perfluorobutane sulfonate), PFBA (Perfluorobutyric acid), PBDE-11, PBDE-13, PBDE-8, PBDE-12, PBDE-7, PBDE-105, PBDE-209, PBDE-208, PBDE-207, PBDE-190, PBDE-181, PBDE-128, PBDE-126, PBDE-116, PBDE-10, PBDE-77, PBDE-75, PBDE-71, PBDE-51, PBDE-37, PBDE-35, PBDE-32, PBDE-30

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.)

[D] The concentration detected in the lab blank is 15% or greater of the detected value.

[K] Peak detected but did not meet quantification criteria; concentration is unconfirmed

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