Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
octadecanoic acid
CAS # 57-11-4
Alternative Name
stearic acid
Categories*
Byproduct/Intermediate/Reactant
Food additives and contact material
Household product ingredient
Medical/Veterinary/Research
Personal care product/Cosmetic ingredient
Plastic/Rubber
Unconventional Oil and Gas
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Azevedo-Martins AK, Monteiro AP, Lima CL, Lenzen S, Curi R. 2006. Fatty acid-induced toxicity and neutral lipid accumulation in insulin-producing RINm5F cells. Toxicol In Vitro 20(7):1106-1113.
*Category References
The Endocrine Disruption Exchange. 2011. Multistate Report Spreadsheet.
US National Library of Medicine. Hazardous Substances Data Bank.