Chemical Listing Index

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Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

PCBs are persistent contaminants that impact the brain, nervous and hormone systems. PCBs were banned in the 1970s but despite the ban, human exposure continues from fatty foods. EWG is working to clean up food fed to farmed salmon, which contain high concentrations of these chemicals.

EWG Research on Chemicals in Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

• 7.30.03 First-Ever U.S. Tests of Farmed Salmon Show High Levels of Cancer-Causing PCBs (pcb-108, pcb-122, pcb-159 ...)
• 7.30.03 PCBs in Farmed Salmon (pcb-108, pcb-122, pcb-159 ...)
• 6.18.03 Monsanto in Alabama (pcb-8, pcb-18, pcb-28 ...)
• 4.30.98 Dumping Sewage Sludge On Organic Farms? (pcb-124, pcb-116, pcb-125 ...)
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Related News Clips on Chemicals in Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

• 9.14.06 Is Something Fishy In Aquaculture? (pcb-108, pcb-122, pcb-159 ...)
• 4.14.06 Wild Pacific salmon rates high for nutrition, health (pcb-108, pcb-122, pcb-159 ...)
• 4.4.06 Wild Pacific salmon rates high for nutrition, health (pcb-108, pcb-122, pcb-159 ...)
• 4.1.06 Enemies of the Ocean (pcb-108, pcb-122, pcb-159 ...)
• 1.18.06 Eating Salmon Safely (pcb-108)
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Health Effects related to Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): Brain and nervous system, Endocrine system, Cancer, Reproduction and fertility, Birth or developmental effects, Persistent and bioaccumulative, Immune system (including sensitization and allergies)

Routes of Exposure related to Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs):

• Environment: agriculture
• Food: fatty foods, fish
• Found in people
• Miscellaneous: electrical insulators, electrical transformers
• Water: sewage sludge

Related Chemicals

pcbs (1016/1242), pcb-1260, pcb 1262, pcb-1254, pcb-1248, pcb-1242, pcb-1232, pcb-1221, pcb-1016, dichlorobiphenyl, view all...

Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) / Teflon

Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)

Polyfluorinated chemicals are widely used as water, stain and grease repellants for food wrap, carpet, furniture, and clothing that have been detected in adults, newborns, and wildlife all around the globe. They persist in the body for decades, acting through a broad range of toxic mechanisms to present potential harm to a wide range of organs. EWG's work has resulted in an international phaseout effort and court victories against major manufacturers.

EWG Research on Chemicals in Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)

• 8.9.07 Toxic Plastics Chemical in Infant Formula (Commercial chemicals' safety unknown)
• 6.7.07 Minnesota Cancer Report: Where's the Scotchgard? (pfbs (perfluorobutane sulfonate), pfda (perfluorodecanoic acid), pfdoa (perfluorododecanoic acid) ...)
• 5.23.07 Human Toxome Project (EWG Petitions CDC to Test for PFOA, Showdown for DuPont: EPA Starts Review of Teflon Chemical Now in Human Blood)
• 5.10.06 Across Generations (pfbs (perfluorobutane sulfonate), pfda (perfluorodecanoic acid), pfdoa (perfluorododecanoic acid) ...)
• 1.30.06 EPA Science Panel Says Teflon Chemical 'Likely' Cause of Cancer (Canaries in the Kitchen: Teflon Toxicosis)
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Related News Clips on Chemicals in Perfluorochemicals (PFCs)

• 10.16.07 No Criminal Charges Over Teflon Chemical (Canaries in the Kitchen: Teflon Toxicosis)
• 9.12.07 The Sticky Teflon Problem (Chemical Might Pose Health Risk to Younger Women and Girls, Concerns grow about risk from DuPont chemical C8, Group Says C8 Use Should Stop ...)
• 9.2.07 Reports About Plastic Contaminants Raise Parents' Concerns (Commercial chemicals' safety unknown)
• 8.13.07 On The Other Hand (Warnings on Teflon products not required, pfbs (perfluorobutane sulfonate), pfda (perfluorodecanoic acid) ...)
• 8.11.07 Coated Pots And Pans Can Present Health Hazards (Canaries in the Kitchen: Teflon Toxicosis)
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Health Effects related to Perfluorochemicals (PFCs): Brain and nervous system, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Cancer, Reproduction and fertility, Birth or developmental effects, Persistent and bioaccumulative, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Immune system (including sensitization and allergies)

Routes of Exposure related to Perfluorochemicals (PFCs):

• Consumer products: carpets, clothing
• Environment: industrial water pollution, rain
• Food: food packaging, popcorn
• Found in people
• Miscellaneous: manufacturing, medical, occupational
• Water: sewage sludge, tap water

Related Chemicals

pfosaa, pfhs, pfba (perfluorobutyric acid), pfosa (perfluorooctanesulfonic acid), pfbs (perfluorobutane sulfonate), pfda (perfluorodecanoic acid), pfdoa (perfluorododecanoic acid), pfhpa (perfluoroheptanoic acid), pfhxa (perfluorohexanoic acid), pfhxs (perfluorohexansulfonate), view all...

Phthalates

Invented in the 1930s, phthalates (tha–lates) are found in many everyday products, from cosmetics to flexible plastics used to make food wraps, toys, and building materials. Studies of suggest exposure to phthalates increases the risk of reproductive system birth defects and hormonal alteration in baby boys, and reproductive problems and hormonal changes in men. Though phthalates are considered hazardous waste and are regulated as air and water pollutants, they are unregulated in food, cosmetics, and consumer and medical products.

EWG Research on Chemicals in Phthalates

• 12.18.07 Protecting Public Health from Phthalates Will Require Consideration of Cumulative Risks (dimethyl phthalate, diethyl phthalate, di-n-butyl phthalate ...)
• 9.26.07 Cosmetics With Banned and Unsafe Ingredients (Chemical Concerns in Cosmetics)
• 9.25.07 Investigation Finds More Than 400 Cosmetic Products on U.S. Shelves Unsafe When Used as Directed: Based on Industry Ingredient Assessments (Chemical Concerns in Cosmetics)
• 7.12.07 Down the Drain (Chemicals' toxicity debated, Cosmetics linked to problem in infant sons, Chemicals found to impair baby boys' genitals ...)
• 5.24.07 Skin Deep (Chemicals' toxicity debated)
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Related News Clips on Chemicals in Phthalates

• 10.31.07 'Endocrine Disruptor' Won't Be on Label (Chemicals' toxicity debated, Cosmetics linked to problem in infant sons, Chemicals found to impair baby boys' genitals ...)
• 10.16.07 Group's Suit Alleges Toxin In iPhones (diethyl phthalate, di-n-butyl phthalate, butyl benzyl phthalate ...)
• 10.13.07 Consumer Group Finds Lead In Lipstick (Chemicals' toxicity debated, Cosmetics linked to problem in infant sons, Chemicals found to impair baby boys' genitals ...)
• 10.11.07 Interest Group Claims Test Proves Safety Of Phthalates (diethyl phthalate, di-n-butyl phthalate, butyl benzyl phthalate ...)
• 9.18.07 Sex Education (Chemicals' toxicity debated)
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Health Effects related to Phthalates: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Endocrine system, Reproduction and fertility, Birth or developmental effects, Persistent and bioaccumulative, Brain and nervous system, Immune system (including sensitization and allergies)

Routes of Exposure related to Phthalates:

• Air: industrial air pollution
• Consumer products: adhesives, detergents, flooring, inks, paints and coatings, plastics, rubber
• Environment: agriculture, industrial water pollution
• Found in people
• Miscellaneous: medical tubing, rocket propellent
• Personal care products: deodorant, fragrances, hand lotion, insect repellent, shampoo, soap
• Water: sewage sludge, tap water, water treatment

Related Chemicals

monoethyl phthalate, monomethyl phthalate, mono-butyl phthalate, mono- (2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl), mono- (2-ethyl-5-oxohexyl), mono-2-ethylhexyl phthalate, monobenzyl phthalate, dimethyl phthalate, diethyl phthalate, di-n-butyl phthalate, view all...

Chemical Listings --bisphenol a

bisphenol a

In the chemical family: Bisphenol A & BADGE

Detected in polycarbonate plastic, dental sealants, and resins that line metal cans. Linked to hormone disruption, birth defects, cancer with effects at very low doses.

EWG Resources:

• Human Toxome Project: Maping the Pollution in People
• Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Database

EWG Research on bisphenol a

• 12.19.07 BPA Comments for OEHHA
• 12.5.07 EWG's Guide to Infant Formula
• 12.5.07 BPA Levels in Canned Infant Formula Poses Higher Risk Than Baby Bottles
• 8.21.07 EWG Statement on Reassignment of Chief of NIH Environmental Institute
• 8.9.07 Toxic Plastics Chemical in Infant Formula
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Related News Clips on bisphenol a

• 12.23.07 Peril In Plastic?
• 12.11.07 Bishpenol-A Tainted Bottles, Containers Pulled by Canadian Retailer
• 12.11.07 Group Warns of Chemical Found in Cans of Baby Formula
• 12.10.07 Chemical in Infant Formula Cans Sparks Concern
• 12.9.07 Investors Take Aim at Plastic Products
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Health Effects related to bisphenol a: Birth or developmental effects, Cancer, Endocrine system, Reproduction and fertility

Routes of Exposure related to bisphenol a:

• Consumer products: polycarbonate plastics
• Environment
• Food: baby food, canned food linings
• Found in people
• Water