Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
ammonium chloride
CAS # 12125-02-9
Categories*
Flame retardant
Food additives and contact material
Household product ingredient
Industrial additive
Medical/Veterinary/Research
Metal/Metallurgy
Personal care product/Cosmetic ingredient
Pesticide ingredient
Unconventional Oil and Gas
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Won JH, Parekattil SJ, Davidson SD, Luddy JS, Choudhury MS, Mallouh C, Tazaki H, Konno S. 1999. Ammonium-chloride-induced prostatic hypertrophy in vitro: urinary ammonia as a potential risk factor for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Urol Res 27(5):376-381.
*Category References
US Dept of Health & Human Services. Household Products Database.
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.