Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
dioctyl phthalate
CAS # 117-84-0
Alternative Names
DOP
di-n-octylphthalate (DnOP)
Categories*
Household product ingredient
Industrial additive
Medical/Veterinary/Research
Personal care product/Cosmetic ingredient
Pesticide ingredient
Plastic/Rubber
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Van den Berg KJ, van Raaij JAGM, Bragt PC, Notten WRF. 1991. Interactions of halogenated industrial chemicals with transthyretin and effects on thyroid hormone levels in vivo. Arch Toxicol 65(1):15-19.
*Category References
National Pesticide Information Retrieval System.
US EPA. InertFinder.
US National Library of Medicine. Haz-Map.
US National Library of Medicine. Hazardous Substances Data Bank.