Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
benzoic acid
CAS # 65-85-0
Categories*
Byproduct/Intermediate/Reactant
Household product ingredient
Medical/Veterinary/Research
Personal care product/Cosmetic ingredient
Pesticide ingredient
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Mineo H, Ohdate T, Fukumura K, Katayama T, Onaga T, Kato S, Yanaihara N. 1995. Effects of benzoic acid and its analogues on insulin and glucagon secretion in sheep. Eur J Pharmacol 280(2):149-154.
*Category References
US Dept of Health & Human Services. Household Products Database.
US EPA. InertFinder.
US National Library of Medicine. Haz-Map.
US National Library of Medicine. Hazardous Substances Data Bank.