Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
ethylene oxide
CAS # 75-21-8
Categories*
Antimicrobial
Byproduct/Intermediate/Reactant
Medical/Veterinary/Research
Pesticide ingredient
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Kunz PY, Fent K. 2006. Multiple hormonal activities of UV filters and comparison of in vivo and in vitro estrogenic activity of ethyl-4-aminobenzoate in fish. Aquat Toxicol 79(4):305-324.
Mori K, Kaido M, Fujishiro K, Inoue N. 1989. Testicular toxicity and alterations of glutathione metabolism resulting from chronic inhalation of ethylene oxide in rats. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 101(2):299-309.
*Category References
Compendium of Pesticide Common Names (CPCN).
US National Library of Medicine. Haz-Map.
US National Library of Medicine. Hazardous Substances Data Bank.