about this participant:

Anonymous Adult RN9, a student from Belvedere, CA, participated in the 2006 biomonitoring investigation entitled "EWG Study #6, consumer product chemicals in mothers and daughters." He gave blood and urine for the study on November 29, 2005 at age 20.

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Location:

Belvedere, CA

Participant's groups:

Male, Adult

Study:

EWG Study #6, consumer product chemicals in mothers and daughters

Sample Date:

November 29, 2005



health & safety concerns:
 chemicals found in this person
Reproduction and fertility21
Brain and nervous system21
Immune system (including sensitization and allergies)4
Respiratory system3
Cancer2
Birth defects and developmental delays2
Endocrine system2
Chronic effects, general2



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Participant: Anonymous Adult RN9
Found 30-33 of 70 tested chemicals

Anonymous Adult RN9's blood and urine contained 30-33 of 70 industrial compounds, pollutants and other chemicals tested, including chemicals linked to reproductive toxicity and fertility problems, brain and nervous system toxicity, and immune system toxicity.

Summary of chemicals found in Anonymous Adult RN9

chemical family level found health effects exposure routes
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)lowReproduction and fertility, Brain and nervous system Foam furniture, carpet padding, computers, televisions, contaminated house dust, food
Phthalateslow Cosmetics, paint, soft plastic, food packaging, and other consumer products
Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)highCancer, Birth defects and developmental delays, Endocrine system Stain- and grease-proof coatings on food packaging, couches, carpets, pans
Leadmoderate Lead-based paint in older homes, household dust, vinyl products, tap water
Methylmercuryhigh Dietary sources, particularly seafood
BADGE-4OHmoderateEndocrine system Food can linings, dental sealants

Detailed report by chemical (return to summary)

polybrominated diphenyl ethers (pbdes)

17-20 of 46 found

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

  • cumulative level found: 8.29 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (17th %ile)
  • Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (16th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
1.11ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum314


Total Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)

Dibrominated diphenyl ethers

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

PBDE-15

  • level found: 0.102 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (53rd %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum3.23


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: 0.2 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
  • Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (60th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum4.31


PBDE-190

  • level found: 0.0882 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (87th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.782


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-140

  • level found: 0.0196 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
  • Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (37th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.54


PBDE-153

  • level found: 1.52 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (16th %ile)
0.238ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum76.9


Octabrominated diphenyl ethers

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

PBDE-203

  • level found: 0.229 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
  • High vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (88th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum16.5


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: 0.642 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
  • Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (18th %ile)
  • Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (17th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum32.6


PBDE-119 & PBDE-120 [2]

  • level found: 0.0134 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
  • Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (70th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.27


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: 4.71 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
  • Low vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (25th %ile)
  • Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (21st %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum143


PBDE-49

  • level found: 0.0545 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
  • Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (41st %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum1.26


PBDE-51

  • level found: 0.00699 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (68th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.191


PBDE-66

  • level found: 0.0464 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
  • Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (55th %ile)
  • Low vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (16th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum1.33


PBDE-75

  • level found: 0.00799 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [*]
  • Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (68th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.128


PBDE-79

  • level found: 0.0178 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [D]
  • Moderate vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (47th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.823


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: 0.051 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum [E,D]
  • Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (69th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.673


PBDE-28 & PBDE-33 [2]

  • level found: 0.581 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 116 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (48th %ile)
  • High vs 2,337 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (96th %ile)
0.0385ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum6.17


PBDE-35

  • level found: 0.00308 ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 76 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (79th %ile)
ng/g (lipid weight) in blood serum0.0211


bisphenol a & badge

1 of 2 found

BADGE-4OH

Metabolite of BADGE, used to make metal food can linings. Linked to hormone activity, skin and immune system toxicity and cancer.

  • level found: 9.31 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 41 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (47th %ile)
ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum174


phthalates

5 of 7 found

In cosmetics, paint, and plastics. Linked to sperm damage and birth defects of male reproductive system.

  • cumulative level found: 119 ug/g creatinine in urine
  • Low vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (7th %ile)
  • Low vs 8,020 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (16th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
102ug/g creatinine in urine10800


Total Phthalates

Mono-(2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl)phthalate

Breakdown product of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), used in plastics; fetal and adult exposure to DEHP in animals is linked to male reproductive issues.

  • level found: 36.8 ug/g creatinine in urine
  • Moderate vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (35th %ile)
  • High vs 5,479 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (76th %ile)
5.64ug/g creatinine in urine6960


Mono-(2-ethyl-5-oxohexyl)phthalate

Breakdown product of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), used in plastics; fetal and adult exposure to DEHP in animals is linked to male reproductive issues.

  • level found: 14.6 ug/g creatinine in urine
  • Low vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (14th %ile)
  • Moderate vs 5,479 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (58th %ile)
5.98ug/g creatinine in urine2850


Mono-butyl phthalate

Formed from dibutyl phthalates, used in nail polish, cosmetics, and other consumer products; linked to birth defects and male reproductive issues.

  • level found: 37.7 ug/g creatinine in urine
  • Moderate vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (30th %ile)
  • High vs 8,020 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (76th %ile)
7.53ug/g creatinine in urine250


Monobenzyl phthalate

Breakdown product of benzylbutyl phthalate, used in vinyl flooring, car-care products, some cosmetics. Fetal and adult exposures are linked to male reproductive problems.

  • level found: 13.2 ug/g creatinine in urine
  • Moderate vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (37th %ile)
  • Moderate vs 8,020 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (48th %ile)
2.73ug/g creatinine in urine436


Monoethyl phthalate

Breakdown product of diethyl phthalate, used in consumer products, fragrances. Fetal and adult exposures are linked to male reproductive problems.

  • level found: 16.4 ug/g creatinine in urine
  • Low vs 72 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (9th %ile)
  • Low vs 8,015 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (3rd %ile)
9.38ug/g creatinine in urine849


perfluorochemicals (pfcs)

5 of 13 found

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

  • cumulative level found: 43.5 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (84th %ile)
  • High vs 3,959 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (76th %ile) (comparison based on congeners tested by CDC)
2.63ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum77.7


Total Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)

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: 2.94 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (99th %ile)
  • High vs 2,368 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (99th %ile)
ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum2.94


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: 1.93 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (77th %ile)
  • High vs 2,368 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (90th %ile)
ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum5.85


PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid)

Used to make Teflon pan coatings; breakdown product of stain- and grease-proof coatings. Likely human carcinogen. Found in most people. Being phased out of some products.

  • level found: 6.8 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (91st %ile)
  • High vs 2,368 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (90th %ile)
0.366ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum10.1


PFHxS (Perfluorohexanesulfonate)

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

  • level found: 3.03 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
  • Moderate vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (73rd %ile)
  • Moderate vs 1,591 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (73rd %ile)
ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum13.1


PFOS (Perfluorooctanesulfonate)

Active ingredient in Scotchgard prior to 2000. Phase out forced by EPA because concentrations in human blood close to levels that harm lab animals.

  • level found: 28.8 ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum
  • High vs 55 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (82nd %ile)
  • Moderate vs 1,591 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (54th %ile)
1.07ng/mL (wet weight) in blood serum64.1


metals

2 of 2 found

Lead

Neurotoxic heavy metal linked to IQ deficits and behavioral problems. Found in dust from chipping lead paint in older homes, and in some tap water.

  • level found: 1.3 ug/dL (wet weight) in whole blood
  • Moderate vs 71 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (37th %ile)
  • Moderate vs 8,373 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (46th %ile)
0.222ug/dL (wet weight) in whole blood4.7


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: 2.42 ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood
  • Moderate vs 88 tested in EWG/Commonweal studies (54th %ile)
  • High vs 8,373 tested in CDC biomonitoring [1] (90th %ile)
ug/L (wet weight) in whole blood25.9


Chemicals not found in Anonymous Adult RN9

37 chemicals

Bisphenol A, PFBA (Perfluorobutyric acid), PFBS (Perfluorobutane sulfonate), PFUnA (Perfluoroundecanoic acid), PFPeA (Perfluoro-n-pentanoic acid), PFOSA (Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid), PFDA (Perfluorodecanoic acid), PFHxA (Perfluorohexanoic acid), PFDoA (Perfluorododecanoic acid), Mono-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, Monomethyl phthalate, PBDE-155, PBDE-209, PBDE-99, PBDE-85, PBDE-77, PBDE-71, PBDE-7, PBDE-37, PBDE-32, PBDE-126, PBDE-13, PBDE-138, PBDE-166, PBDE-8, PBDE-11, PBDE-10, PBDE-105, PBDE-116, PBDE-30, PBDE-128, PBDE-154, PBDE-181, PBDE-206, PBDE-207, PBDE-208, PBDE-12

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.)

[*] Concentration was above detection limits but below practical quantification limits and should be considered an estimate

[2] The chemicals co-eluted in the laboratory analysis.

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

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

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