Article | REF: SE1607 V1

Endocrine disruptors. Issues and perspective

Author: Alain LOMBARD

Publication date: July 10, 2018, Review date: September 14, 2023

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7. Suspected endocrine disruptors

Many chemical substances are suspected of having endocrine-disrupting properties.

7.1 Chemical substances

Chemical substances suspected of causing endocrine disruption include :

  • organophosphate pesticides/insecticides (malathion, chlorpyrifos, atrazine);

  • PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) in insulating materials, adhesives, paints, paper, etc;

  • PFCs (perfluorinated compounds) in non-stick coatings (Teflon), textile waterproofing, waxes, insecticides, etc. ;

  • polybrominated flame retardants;

  • Triclosan: an antibacterial present in soaps and toothpastes;

  • products of...

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