Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
formaldehyde
CAS # 50-00-0
Categories*
Antimicrobial
Byproduct/Intermediate/Reactant
Food additives and contact material
Household product ingredient
Industrial additive
Medical/Veterinary/Research
Pesticide ingredient
Plastic/Rubber
Unconventional Oil and Gas
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Patel KG, Bhatt HV, Choudhury AR. 2003. Alteration in thyroid after formaldehyde (HCHO) treatment in rats. Ind Health 41(3):295-297.
Rager JE, Smeester L, Jaspers I, Sexton KG, Fry RC. 2011. Epigenetic changes induced by air toxics: formaldehyde exposure alters miRNA expression profiles in human lung cells. Environ Health Perspect 119(4):494-500.
Soffritti M, Belpoggi F, Lambertin L, Lauriola M, Padovani M, Maltoni C. 2002. Results of long-term experimental studies on the carcinogenicity of formaldehyde and acetaldehyde in rats. Ann N Y Acad Sci 982:87-105.
Thrasher JD, Kilburn KH. 2001. Embryo toxicity and teratogenicity of formaldehyde. Arch Environ Health 56(4):300-311.
*Category References
US National Library of Medicine. Hazardous Substances Data Bank.
Waxman HA, Markey EJ, and DeGette D. 2011. Chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing. United States House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Minority Staff.