Participant: Baby #4
Found 161.66666666667-231 of 395 tested chemicals
Baby #4's cord blood contained
161.66666666667-231 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 #4
chemical family |
level found |
health effects |
exposure routes |
Brominated dioxins & furans | moderate | 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 biphenyls (PCBs) | moderate | Brain and nervous system, Immune system (including sensitization and allergies) |
Dietary sources, fatty meat, dairy and fish |
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 |
2 of 12 found
Contaminants in flame retardants, pollutants from plastics. May harm hormone system.
- cumulative level found: 18.8 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %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 serum | 1440 |
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Total Brominated dioxins & furans
1,2,3,4,6,7,8-HpBDF (heptafuran)
- level found: 17.8 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (74th %ile)
| pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 751 |
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2,3,4,7,8-PeBDF (pentafuran)
- level found: 1.05 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (74th %ile)
| pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 25.5 |
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22-27 of 46 found
Fire retardants in furniture foam, computers, and televisions. Accumulate in human tissues. May harm brain development.
- cumulative level found: 14.2 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (31st %ile)
- Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (13th %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)
Decabrominated 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-209
A fire retardant used in TVs, monitors and electronics. Growing evidence that chemical breaks down in the environment to more persistent and toxic forms.
- level found: 9.63 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (94th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 270 |
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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: 0.0194 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (95th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.039 |
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PBDE-12 & PBDE-13 [2]
- level found: 0.033 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (97th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0606 |
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PBDE-15
- level found: 0.0304 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (32nd %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: 0.0503 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %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: 0.0455 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.59 |
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PBDE-153
- level found: 0.294 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (3rd %ile)
0.238 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 76.9 |
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PBDE-154
- level found: 0.00681 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (31st %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: 0.0424 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (49th %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-206
- level found: 0.387 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (90th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 19.9 |
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PBDE-207
- level found: 1.53 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (91st %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 19 |
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PBDE-208
- level found: 1.33 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %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: 0.0984 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (71st %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: 0.0445 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (7th %ile)
- Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (15th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 32.6 |
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PBDE-85
- level found: 0.012 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (44th %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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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: 0.33 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (6th %ile)
- Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (15th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 143 |
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PBDE-49
- level found: 0.0387 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (27th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 1.26 |
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PBDE-66
- level found: 0.0393 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (52nd %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-79
- level found: 0.0199 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (49th %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: 0.0298 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (56th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.673 |
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PBDE-28 & PBDE-33 [2]
- level found: 0.12 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (13th %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: 0.0178 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (99th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0211 |
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84.666666666667-132 of 209 found
Banned industrial insulators and lubricants. Cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- cumulative level found: 8.02 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (23rd %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: 0.0825 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (39th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 19.4 |
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PCB-11
- level found: 0.0238 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.583 |
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PCB-12 & PCB-13 [2]
- level found: 0.0178 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (56th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0531 |
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PCB-15
- level found: 0.0542 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (97th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.09 |
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PCB-4
- level found: 0.00262 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (24th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.122 |
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PCB-6
- level found: 0.00236 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (60th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0163 |
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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: 0.0257 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (21st %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 5.08 |
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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: 0.242 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] (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: 0.0343 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (29th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 3.67 |
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PCB-172
- level found: 0.0335 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %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: 0.00393 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (40th %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: 0.0751 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)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 6.74 |
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PCB-178
- level found: 0.039 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (27th %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: 0.00288 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (32nd %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: 0.996 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)
0.211 | 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: 0.11 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 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: 0.217 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)
0.0607 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 36.4 |
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PCB-189
- level found: 0.00419 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (40th %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: 0.0571 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %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: 0.0157 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (38th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 8.96 |
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PCB-128 & PCB-166 [2]
- level found: 0.011 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %ile)
- High vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (84th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 3.83 |
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PCB-129 & PCB-138 & PCB-160 & PCB-163 [2]
- level found: 1.23 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
0.297 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 72.6 |
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PCB-130
- level found: 0.0327 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
0.00898 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 2.63 |
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PCB-132
- level found: 0.00445 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (58th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.179 |
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PCB-133
- level found: 0.0147 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (31st %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 2.01 |
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PCB-135 & PCB-151 & PCB-154 [2]
- level found: 0.00393 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (16th %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: 0.0707 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (32nd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 3.95 |
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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: 0.12 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)
0.0243 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 14 |
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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: 1.39 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] (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: 0.13 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 serum | 14.6 |
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PCB-158
- level found: 0.00916 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.864 |
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PCB-167
- level found: 0.0696 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (38th %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: 0.0427 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (48th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 1.74 |
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PCB-2
- level found: 0.0997 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (60th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.319 |
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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: 0.104 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (26th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 29 |
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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: 0.0351 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (40th %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: 0.163 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (29th %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: 0.0584 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] (14th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 5.57 |
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PCB-196
- level found: 0.0785 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 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: 0.177 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (38th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 40 |
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PCB-201
In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.
- level found: 0.00785 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] (11th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 17.4 |
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PCB-202
- level found: 0.0272 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (24th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 11.7 |
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PCB-203
- level found: 0.108 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (23rd %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: 0.012 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.805 |
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PCB-101 & PCB-90 & PCB-113 [2]
- level found: 0.0346 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (49th %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: 0.033 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 | 4.98 |
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PCB-108 & PCB-87 & PCB-125 & PCB-86 & PCB-97 & PCB-119 [2]
- level found: 0.0157 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (58th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.212 |
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PCB-109
- level found: 0.0113 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (39th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.353 |
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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: 0.0338 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (46th %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: 0.00838 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (40th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 1.96 |
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PCB-116 & PCB-85 & PCB-117 [2]
- level found: 0.0283 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (47th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.836 |
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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: 0.464 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)
0.212 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 30.8 |
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PCB-82
- level found: 0.000262 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (78th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0321 |
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PCB-83 & PCB-99 [2]
- level found: 0.26 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
0.0828 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 14.9 |
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PCB-84
- level found: 0.0131 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (69th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 13.1 |
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PCB-88 & PCB-91 [2]
- level found: 0.000785 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (47th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0343 |
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PCB-92
- level found: 0.00524 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (52nd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.483 |
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PCB-40 & PCB-41 & PCB-71 [2]
- level found: 0.0285 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (89th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0544 |
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PCB-42
- level found: 0.0139 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (95th %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: 0.0369 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (55th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 3.18 |
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PCB-45 & PCB-51 [2]
- level found: 0.00524 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (47th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0231 |
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PCB-46
- level found: 0.00838 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (89th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0136 |
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PCB-48
- level found: 0.011 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (97th %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: 0.00262 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 2.14 |
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PCB-50 & PCB-53 [2]
- level found: 0.000262 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0144 |
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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: 0.0228 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %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-56
- level found: 0.0628 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (99th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0628 |
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PCB-59 & PCB-62 & PCB-75 [2]
- level found: 0.00497 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (47th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0425 |
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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: 0.0479 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (69th %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: 0.461 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (54th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 23.4 |
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PCB-63
- level found: 0.0105 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (58th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.142 |
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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: 0.0225 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (75th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 1.68 |
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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: 0.122 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (52nd %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-68
- level found: 0.00838 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.161 |
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PCB-77
- level found: 0.00288 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (86th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0283 |
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PCB-16
- level found: 0.0168 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (80th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0386 |
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PCB-17
- level found: 0.00681 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (48th %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: 0.0178 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (39th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 3.88 |
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PCB-20 & PCB-28 [2]
- level found: 0.0895 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (56th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 5.11 |
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PCB-21 & PCB-33 [2]
- level found: 0.0364 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (88th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0645 |
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PCB-22
- level found: 0.0301 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (99th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0301 |
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PCB-25
- level found: 0.00602 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (96th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.00728 |
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PCB-26 & PCB-29 [2]
- level found: 0.00707 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (64th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0185 |
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PCB-31
- level found: 0.05 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (76th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.138 |
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PCB-32
- level found: 0.00131 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (56th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0188 |
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PCB-35
- level found: 0.0147 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0208 |
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PCB-37
- level found: 0.0712 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (99th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0712 |
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23-40 of 70 found
Wood preservatives, varnishes, machine lubricating oils, waste incineration. Cause liver and kidney damage.
- cumulative level found: 0.813 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (57th %ile)
0.0743 | ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 3.43 |
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Total Polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs)
PCN-5
- level found: 0.0107 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (74th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.13 |
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PCN-73 & PCN-74 [2]
- level found: 0.0684 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.307 |
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PCN-64 & PCN-68 [2]
- level found: 0.0162 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (96th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0277 |
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PCN-66 & PCN-67 [2]
- level found: 0.035 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (74th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.719 |
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PCN-69
- level found: 0.0157 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.192 |
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PCN-71 & PCN-72 [2]
- level found: 0.044 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0915 |
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PCN-1
- level found: 0.0502 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 3.11 |
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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: 0.0594 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (79th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.188 |
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PCN-75
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: 0.0088 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (74th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.113 |
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PCN-52 & PCN-60 [2]
- level found: 0.0288 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.392 |
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PCN-53 & PCN-55 [2]
- level found: 0.022 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (96th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0321 |
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PCN-27 & PCN-30 & PCN-39 [2]
- level found: 0.0272 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (96th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0315 |
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PCN-28 & PCN-29 & PCN-43 [2]
- level found: 0.0449 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0664 |
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PCN-32
- level found: 0.0147 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0673 |
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PCN-33 & PCN-34 & PCN-37 [2]
- level found: 0.0423 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (61st %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0886 |
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PCN-35 & PCN-48 [2]
- level found: 0.032 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0708 |
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PCN-36 & PCN-45 [2]
- level found: 0.0157 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (96th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0364 |
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PCN-38 & PCN-40 [2]
- level found: 0.0549 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (48th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.126 |
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PCN-42
- level found: 0.0215 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (83rd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0379 |
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PCN-46
- level found: 0.0523 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (83rd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0739 |
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PCN-47
- level found: 0.0173 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.0295 |
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PCN-14 & PCN-21 & PCN-24 [2]
- level found: 0.0902 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.318 |
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PCN-23
- level found: 0.0403 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.076 |
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18 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: 18.6 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) (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: 6.6 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] (12th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 2560 |
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Aldrin
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: 0.244 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (97th %ile)
- High vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (96th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.345 |
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alpha-BHC
- level found: 0.27 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (93rd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.307 |
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alpha-Chlordane
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: 0.0251 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (41st %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 7.75 |
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alpha-Endosulphan
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: 0.545 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (97th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.827 |
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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: 1.5 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (78th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 37.1 |
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beta-Endosulphan
- level found: 0.351 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (97th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.361 |
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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: 0.207 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 18 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (34th %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: 1.66 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (52nd %ile)
- Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (16th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 35.2 |
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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: 0.473 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (86th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.995 |
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gamma-Chlordane
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: 0.277 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (81st %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 1.28 |
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Heptachlor
- level found: 0.144 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- High vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (93rd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.251 |
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Heptachlor Epoxide
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: 0.558 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] (21st %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 12.6 |
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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: 3.01 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] (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: 0.192 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] (15th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 11.3 |
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Octachlorostyrene
- level found: 0.0958 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 18 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (73rd %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 0.291 |
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oxy-Chlordane
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: 1.8 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 18 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (62nd %ile)
- Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (20th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 35.7 |
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trans-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: 0.649 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 18 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (45th %ile)
| ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 86.4 |
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6 of 17 found
Pollutants from PVC production, industrial bleaching, and incineration. Cause cancer and may harm hormone system.
- cumulative level found: 81.2 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] (48th %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: 12.6 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] (39th %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: 0.524 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] (44th %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: 8.38 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (53rd %ile)
- Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (59th %ile)
| pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 63.7 |
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1,2,3,7,8,9-HxCDD (hexadioxin)
In dioxin family of chemicals - pollutants from PVC production, industrial bleaching, incineration; cause cancer, may harm hormone system.
- level found: 3.66 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (53rd %ile)
- Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (52nd %ile)
| pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 24.3 |
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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: 1.05 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (48th %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: 55 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
- Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (50th %ile)
| pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum | 1590 |
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5 of 12 found
Includes Teflon, Scotchgard, Stainmaster. Linked to cancer and birth defects.
- cumulative level found: 4.93 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (53rd %ile)
0.736 | ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood | 27.8 |
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Total Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)
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: 0.682 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
- High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %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: 0.079 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (48th %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: 1.12 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)
0.176 | ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood | 4.2 |
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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: 0.43 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (44th %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: 2.62 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
- Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (53rd %ile)
0.352 | ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood | 16.2 |
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1 of 1 found
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: 0.42 ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood
- Low vs 88 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (23rd %ile)
- Moderate vs 8,373 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (37th %ile)
| ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood | 25.9 |
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Chemicals not found in Baby #4
164 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), 2,3,7,8-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), 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, Endosulphan Sulphate, Endrin, Endrin Ketone, PFBS (Perfluorobutane sulfonate), PFDA (Perfluorodecanoic acid), PFDoA (Perfluorododecanoic acid), PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic acid), PFPeA (Perfluoro-n-pentanoic acid), PFTA (Perfluorotetradecanoic acid), PFUnA (Perfluoroundecanoic acid), PBDE-119, PBDE-120, PBDE-128, PBDE-181, PBDE-140, PBDE-99, PBDE-51, PBDE-190, PBDE-105, PBDE-116, PBDE-71, PBDE-75, PBDE-30, PBDE-32, PBDE-7, PBDE-10, PBDE-126, PBDE-77, PBDE-37, PCB-124, PCB-107, PCB-143, PCB-134, PCB-139, PCB-140, PCB-149, PCB-147, PCB-197, PCB-200, PCB-78, PCB-141, PCB-89, PCB-181, PCB-182, PCB-43, PCB-94, PCB-106, PCB-164, PCB-111, PCB-165, PCB-112, PCB-67, PCB-72, PCB-73, PCB-27, PCB-10, PCB-207, 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-19, PCB-54, PCB-5, PCB-55, PCB-205, PCB-122, PCB-159, PCB-162, PCB-192, PCB-161, PCB-57, PCB-58, PCB-123, PCB-120, PCB-121, PCB-23, PCB-34, PCB-24, PCB-7, PCB-9, PCB-126, PCB-169, PCB-79, PCB-127, PCB-36, PCB-80, PCB-81, PCB-38, PCB-39, PCB-14, PCB-3, PCN-17, PCN-25, PCN-19, PCN-20, PCN-50, PCN-51, PCN-63, PCN-65, PCN-49, PCN-70, PCN-54, PCN-56, PCN-31, PCN-13, PCN-57, PCN-58, PCN-59, PCN-61, PCN-62, PCN-15, PCN-16, PCN-41, PCN-18, PCN-3, PCN-44, PCN-22, PCN-6, 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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