Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
chromium
CAS # 7440-47-3
Categories*
Byproduct/Intermediate/Reactant
Household product ingredient
Medical/Veterinary/Research
Metal/Metallurgy
Unconventional Oil and Gas
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Kumar S, Sathwara NG, Gautam AK, Agarwal K, Shah B, Kulkarni PK, Patel K, Patel A, Dave LM, Parikh DJ, and Saiyed HN. 2005. Semen quality of industrial workers occupationally exposed to chromium. J Occup Health, 47(5), pp.424-430.
Li Y, Gao Q, Li M, Li M, Gao X. 2014. Cadmium, Chromium, and Copper Concentration plus Semen-Quality in Environmental Pollution Site, China. Iran J Public Health 43(1):35-41.
*Category References
The Endocrine Disruption Exchange. 2011. Multistate Report Spreadsheet.
US Dept of Health & Human Services. Household Products Database.
US National Library of Medicine. Hazardous Substances Data Bank.