Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
hydroquinone
CAS # 123-31-9
Alternative Names
1,4-dihydroxybenzene
1,4-benzenediol
Categories*
Byproduct/Intermediate/Reactant
Food additives and contact material
Household product ingredient
Industrial additive
Personal care product/Cosmetic ingredient
Pesticide ingredient
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Lindsay RH, Hill JB, Gaitan E, Cooksey RC, Jolley RL. 1992. Antithyroid effects of coal-derived pollutants. J Toxicol Environ Health 37(4):467-481.
*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.