about this participant:

The Red Cross collected umbilical cord blood from an anonymous newborn on this baby's day of birth, September 7, 2004, at a U.S. hospital.

Related links:

• Report executive summary

Location:

USA

Participant's groups:

In Utero/newborn

Study:

EWG/Commonweal Study #4, industrial chemicals and pesticides in cord blood

health & safety concerns:	chemicals found in this person
Brain and nervous system	159
Immune system (including sensitization and allergies)	141
Reproduction and fertility	37
Gastrointestinal (including liver)	37
Birth defects and developmental delays	7
Cancer	2
Endocrine system	1
Kidney and renal system	1

Participant: Baby #7
Found 157.66666666667-223 of 395 tested chemicals

Baby #7's cord blood contained 157.66666666667-223 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 PCN-59, PCN-47, PFPeA (Perfluoro-n-pentanoic acid) compared to all others in EWG studies
• This participant's samples show above average levels of PBDE-35, PBDE-37, PCN-35 and PCB-37 compared to all others in EWG studies

Summary of chemicals found in Baby #7

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
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 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)	high	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

Detailed report by chemical (return to summary)

polychlorinated biphenyls (pcbs)

86.666666666667-134 of 209 found

Banned industrial insulators and lubricants. Cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• cumulative level found: 3.96 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (9th %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

PCB-209

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.0299 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (15th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	19.4

PCB-11

• level found: 0.0426 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (28th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.583

PCB-12 & PCB-13 [2]

• level found: 0.0141 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (44th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0531

PCB-15

• level found: 0.019 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (93rd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.09

PCB-4

• level found: 0.0206 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (48th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.122

PCB-6

• level found: 0.00386 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (76th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0163

PCB-8

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.043 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (30th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	5.08

PCB-9

• level found: 0.0114 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (56th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0555

PCB-170

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.0958 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (6th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (16th %ile)

0.0371	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	34.3

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: 0.019 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (18th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.67

PCB-172

• level found: 0.0141 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (16th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (15th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	5.76

PCB-174

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.00755 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (52nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.08

PCB-177

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.0307 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	6.74

PCB-178

• level found: 0.0178 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (8th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)

0.0119	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	10

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: 0.522 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (6th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)

0.211	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	112

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: 0.0795 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	8.68

PCB-187

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 (6th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)

0.0607	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	36.4

PCB-189

• level found: 0.00638 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %ile)
• Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (12th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.61

PCB-190

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.0206 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (18th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	5.15

PCB-191

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.0131 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	8.96

PCB-128 & PCB-166 [2]

• level found: 0.00369 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (40th %ile)
• High vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (84th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.83

PCB-129 & PCB-138 & PCB-160 & PCB-163 [2]

• level found: 0.56 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)

0.297	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	72.6

PCB-130

• level found: 0.0104 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)

0.00898	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	2.63

PCB-133

• level found: 0.00537 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	2.01

PCB-135 & PCB-151 & PCB-154 [2]

• level found: 0.00705 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (27th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.923

PCB-136

• level found: 0.000503 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (54th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0487

PCB-137

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.0356 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (23rd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.95

PCB-141

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.00503 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (75th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.81

PCB-146

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.0601 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)

0.0243	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	14

PCB-147 & PCB-149 [2]

• level found: 0.0119 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (47th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.457

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: 0.772 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (9th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (13th %ile)

0.379	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	96.5

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: 0.0431 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	14.6

PCB-158

• level found: 0.0277 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (52nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.864

PCB-164

• level found: 0.00738 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.14

PCB-167

• level found: 0.0466 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	3.83

PCB-1

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.044 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (52nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.74

PCB-2

• level found: 0.00403 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (20th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.319

PCB-3

• level found: 0.00889 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (40th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.418

PCB-206

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.0517 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (15th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	29

PCB-207

• level found: 0.0117 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (69th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.7

PCB-208

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.0134 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	13.7

PCB-194

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.0579 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (9th %ile)
• Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (12th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	34

PCB-195

• level found: 0.0238 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] (14th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	5.57

PCB-196

• level found: 0.0515 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (9th %ile)
• Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (11th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	12.3

PCB-197 & PCB-200 [2]

• level found: 0.00537 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (58th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.207

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: 0.0819 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (23rd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	40

PCB-201

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.00604 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	17.4

PCB-202

• level found: 0.0178 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (20th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	11.7

PCB-203

• level found: 0.0758 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (18th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	22.4

PCB-100 & PCB-95 & PCB-98 & PCB-93 & PCB-102 [2]

• level found: 0.0141 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (50th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.805

PCB-101 & PCB-90 & PCB-113 [2]

• level found: 0.0104 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
• Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (30th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	13.1

PCB-105

• level found: 0.0133 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (29th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (13th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	4.98

PCB-108 & PCB-87 & PCB-125 & PCB-86 & PCB-97 & PCB-119 [2]

• level found: 0.000336 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (50th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.212

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: 0.00738 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (38th %ile)
• Moderate vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (53rd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.39

PCB-114

• level found: 0.00906 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.96

PCB-116 & PCB-85 & PCB-117 [2]

• level found: 0.00906 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (31st %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.836

PCB-118

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.251 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %ile)

0.212	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	30.8

PCB-123

• level found: 0.0057 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (49th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.333

PCB-83 & PCB-99 [2]

• level found: 0.148 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (20th %ile)

0.0828	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	14.9

PCB-84

• level found: 0.000671 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	13.1

PCB-88 & PCB-91 [2]

• level found: 0.000336 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (39th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0343

PCB-92

• level found: 0.00134 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (43rd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.483

PCB-40 & PCB-41 & PCB-71 [2]

• level found: 0.00705 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (58th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0544

PCB-42

• level found: 0.000671 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (60th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0419

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: 0.0136 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.18

PCB-45 & PCB-51 [2]

• level found: 0.00638 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (54th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0231

PCB-46

• level found: 0.00319 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (77th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0136

PCB-48

• level found: 0.00419 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0118

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: 0.00487 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (69th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	2.14

PCB-50 & PCB-53 [2]

• level found: 0.00134 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (50th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0144

PCB-52

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.00554 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
• Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (32nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	4.47

PCB-60

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.00168 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (40th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.65

PCB-61 & PCB-70 & PCB-74 & PCB-76 [2]

• level found: 0.0941 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	23.4

PCB-64

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.00436 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (49th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.68

PCB-66

In polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) family of chemicals - banned industrial insulators and lubricants; cause cancer and nervous system problems.

• level found: 0.0047 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	3.46

PCB-77

• level found: 0.00185 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (83rd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0283

PCB-16

• level found: 0.00889 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (60th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0386

PCB-17

• level found: 0.0161 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (68th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0531

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: 0.0282 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (45th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.88

PCB-19

• level found: 0.00319 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (80th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0157

PCB-20 & PCB-28 [2]

• level found: 0.0758 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (44th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	5.11

PCB-21 & PCB-33 [2]

• level found: 0.0195 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (64th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0645

PCB-22

• level found: 0.0185 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (88th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0301

PCB-25

• level found: 0.00336 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (76th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.00728

PCB-26 & PCB-29 [2]

• level found: 0.00621 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (56th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0185

PCB-27

• level found: 0.0057 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (84th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.00863

PCB-31

• level found: 0.0389 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (64th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.138

PCB-32

• level found: 0.0047 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 25 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (68th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0188

PCB-37

• level found: 0.0322 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 35 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (95th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0712

brominated dioxins & furans

1 of 12 found

Contaminants in flame retardants, pollutants from plastics. May harm hormone system.

• cumulative level found: 7.72 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (48th %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

1,2,3,4,6,7,8-HpBDF (heptafuran)

• level found: 7.72 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (61st %ile)

	pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	751

polybrominated diphenyl ethers (pbdes)

21-24 of 46 found

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

• cumulative level found: 4.65 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (9th %ile)
• Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (14th %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-11 & PBDE-8 [2]

• level found: 0.0134 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (93rd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.039

PBDE-15

• level found: 0.0262 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (25th %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: 0.0507 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (44th %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-153

• level found: 0.402 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (4th %ile)

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

PBDE-154

• level found: 0.0577 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (37th %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: 0.0446 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (56th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.488

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: 0.0638 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (82nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	19

PBDE-208

• level found: 0.164 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (84th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	14.7

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: 0.0554 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (64th %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: 0.56 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (14th %ile)
• Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (15th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	32.6

PBDE-85

• level found: 0.0413 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (47th %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: 0.0872 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (22nd %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: 2.66 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (14th %ile)
• Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (16th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	143

PBDE-49

• level found: 0.0641 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (47th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.26

PBDE-51

• level found: 0.0104 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (69th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.191

PBDE-66

• level found: 0.0523 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (58th %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: 0.0252 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (58th %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 & PBDE-25 [2]

• level found: 0.0302 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (57th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.673

PBDE-28 & PBDE-33 [2]

• level found: 0.191 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (21st %ile)
• Moderate vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (29th %ile)

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

PBDE-35

• level found: 0.0151 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (98th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0211

PBDE-37

• level found: 0.0389 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (97th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.386

polychlorinated naphthalenes (pcns)

22-37 of 70 found

Wood preservatives, varnishes, machine lubricating oils, waste incineration. Cause liver and kidney damage.

• cumulative level found: 0.727 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (53rd %ile)

0.0743	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.43

PCN-6

• level found: 0.0079 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (74th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0957

PCN-66 & PCN-67 [2]

• level found: 0.0046 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (40th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.719

PCN-1

• level found: 0.0096 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	3.11

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: 0.0261 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (57th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.188

PCN-52 & PCN-60 [2]

• level found: 0.0088 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (31st %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.392

PCN-53 & PCN-55 [2]

• level found: 0.0101 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0321

PCN-59

• level found: 0.0171 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (99th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0171

PCN-61

• level found: 0.0181 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0259

PCN-62

• level found: 0.0104 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0336

PCN-27 & PCN-30 & PCN-39 [2]

• level found: 0.0171 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0315

PCN-28 & PCN-29 & PCN-43 [2]

• level found: 0.0485 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0664

PCN-32

• level found: 0.0121 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (83rd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0673

PCN-33 & PCN-34 & PCN-37 [2]

• level found: 0.06 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0886

PCN-35 & PCN-48 [2]

• level found: 0.0527 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (96th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0708

PCN-36 & PCN-45 [2]

• level found: 0.0107 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0364

PCN-38 & PCN-40 [2]

• level found: 0.099 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (92nd %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.126

PCN-42

• level found: 0.0201 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (74th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0379

PCN-46

• level found: 0.0509 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (79th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0739

PCN-47

• level found: 0.0295 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (99th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.0295

PCN-14 & PCN-21 & PCN-24 [2]

• level found: 0.16 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.318

PCN-19 & PCN-20 [2]

• level found: 0.0164 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.027

PCN-23

• level found: 0.037 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.076

organochlorine pesticides (ocs)

12 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: 12.4 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (41st %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

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: 7.35 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)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	2560

alpha-BHC

• level found: 0.049 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (45th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.307

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: 0.33 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (67th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	7.75

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: 0.426 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (34th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	37.1

beta-Endosulphan

• level found: 0.181 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (86th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.361

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: 0.135 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 18 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (17th %ile)

0.0972	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	7.4

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: 1.15 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (38th %ile)
• Low vs 2,547 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (16th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	35.2

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: 0.175 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (60th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	0.995

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: 0.372 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• High vs 26 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (85th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1.28

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: 0.0876 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (45th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (21st %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	12.6

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: 2.07 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (49th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (20th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	24.4

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: 0.119 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 27 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (45th %ile)
• Low vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (15th %ile)

	ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	11.3

chlorinated dioxins & furans

5 of 17 found

Pollutants from PVC production, industrial bleaching, and incineration. Cause cancer and may harm hormone system.

• cumulative level found: 40.3 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (12th %ile)
• Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (45th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)

5	pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1860

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: 7.05 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (18th %ile)
• Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (36th %ile)

	pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	125

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: 1.01 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (39th %ile)
• Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (44th %ile)

	pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	61.4

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: 4.03 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (24th %ile)
• Moderate vs 4,821 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (48th %ile)

	pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	63.7

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: 0.671 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Moderate vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (33rd %ile)

	pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	13.6

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: 27.5 pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
• Low vs 34 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (18th %ile)

	pg/g (lipid weight) in blood serum	1590

perfluorochemicals (pfcs)

9 of 12 found

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

• cumulative level found: 7.21 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (83rd %ile)

0.736	ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood	27.8

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: 0.044 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)

	ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood	0.263

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: 0.096 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)

	ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood	0.324

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: 0.452 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (66th %ile)

	ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood	0.778

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: 0.132 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (61st %ile)

	ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood	0.686

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: 1.47 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (83rd %ile)

0.176	ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood	4.2

PFPeA (Perfluoro-n-pentanoic acid)

Breakdown product of stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets. A 5-carbon version of PFOA; persistent.

• level found: 0.432 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (99th %ile)

	ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood	0.432

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: 0.031 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (83rd %ile)

	ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood	0.149

PFHxS (Perfluorohexanesulfonate)

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

• level found: 1.13 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
• High vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)

	ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood	5.52

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: 3.42 ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood
• Moderate vs 23 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (61st %ile)

0.352	ng/g (wet weight) in whole blood	16.2

metals

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: 0.84 ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood
• Moderate vs 88 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (33rd %ile)
• Moderate vs 8,373 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (61st %ile)

	ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood	25.9

Chemicals not found in Baby #7

172 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), 2,3,4,7,8-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, 4,4'-DDT, Methoxychlor, 2,4'-DDD, 2,4'-DDE, 2,4'-DDT, 4,4'-DDD, Aldrin, alpha-Endosulphan, oxy-Chlordane, Endosulphan Sulphate, Endrin, Endrin Ketone, Heptachlor, trans-Nonachlor, Octachlorostyrene, PFBS (Perfluorobutane sulfonate), PFDoA (Perfluorododecanoic acid), PFTA (Perfluorotetradecanoic acid), PBDE-119, PBDE-120, PBDE-12, PBDE-13, PBDE-138, PBDE-166, PBDE-209, PBDE-206, PBDE-128, PBDE-181, PBDE-140, PBDE-190, PBDE-105, PBDE-116, PBDE-71, PBDE-75, PBDE-30, PBDE-32, PBDE-7, PBDE-10, PBDE-126, PBDE-77, PCB-62, PCB-59, PCB-75, PCB-124, PCB-107, PCB-143, PCB-134, PCB-139, PCB-140, PCB-78, PCB-179, 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-132, PCB-176, 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-109, 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-81, PCB-38, PCB-39, PCB-14, PCN-17, PCN-25, PCN-50, PCN-51, 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-15, PCN-16, PCN-41, PCN-18, PCN-3, PCN-44, PCN-22, PCN-5, 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.

See results for this participant's group

• EWG/Commonweal Study #4, industrial chemicals and pesticides in cord blood
• In Utero/newborn