Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
humic acid
CAS # 1415-93-6
Alternative Name
leonardite
Categories*
Biogenic compound
Metal/Metallurgy
Pesticide ingredient
Unconventional Oil and Gas
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Lu FJ, Lee TC, Pang VF, and Huang TS, 1997. Humic Acid–Induced Testicular Morphological Changes in Rats. Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology, 58(4), pp.619-627.
Zenkevics H, Klavins M, Vose V, Bucena A. 2005. Humic acid reduces gonadotropin activity and hormonal sensitivity of frog oocytes. Aquat Toxicol 75(4):380-383.
*Category References
US National Library of Medicine. Haz-Map.