Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
methylisothiazolinone
CAS # 2682-20-4
Alternative Names
2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one
chloroisothiazolinone
Categories*
Antimicrobial
Household product ingredient
Industrial additive
Metal/Metallurgy
Personal care product/Cosmetic ingredient
Pesticide ingredient
Plastic/Rubber
Unconventional Oil and Gas
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Kassotis CD, Klemp KC, Vu DC, Lin CH, Meng CX, Besch-Williford CL, Pinatti L, Zoeller RT, Drobnis EZ, Balise VD, and Isiguzo CJ, 2015. Endocrine-disrupting activity of hydraulic fracturing chemicals and adverse health outcomes after prenatal exposure in male mice. Endocrinology, 156(12), pp.4458-4473.
*Category References
US Dept of Health & Human Services. Household Products Database.
US National Library of Medicine. Haz-Map.
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.