Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
cadmium telluride (quantum dots)
CAS # 1306-25-8
Category*
Medical/Veterinary/Research
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Hinther A, Vawda S, Skirrow RC, Veldhoen N, Collins P, Cullen JT, van Aggelen G, Helbing CC. 2010. Nanometals induce stress and alter thyroid hormone action in amphibia at or below North American water quality guidelines. Environ Sci Technol 44(21):8314-8321.
*Category References
US National Library of Medicine. Haz-Map.