Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
mirex
CAS # 2385-85-5
Alternative Name
dechlorane
Categories*
Flame retardant
Industrial additive
Pesticide ingredient
Plastic/Rubber
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Chen TT, Reid PC, van Beneden R, Sonstegard RA. 1986. Effect of Aroclor 1254 and mirex on estradiol-induced vitellogenin production in juvenile rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri). Canadian Journal of Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences 43(1):169-173.
Chu I, Villeneuve DC, Secours VE, Valli VE, Becking GC. 1981. Effects of photomirex and mirex on reproduction in the rat. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 60(3):549-556.
Jovanovich L, Levin S, Khan MAQ. 1987. Significance of mirex-caused hypoglycemia and hyperlipidemia in rats. J Biochem Toxicol 2:203-213.
Rogers JM, Morelli L, Grabowski CT. 1984. Plasma glucose and protein concentrations in rat fetuses and neonates exposed to cataractogenic doses of mirex. Environ Res 34(1):155-161.
Yarbrough JD, Chambers JE, Grimley JM, Alley EG, Fang MM, Morrow JT, Ward BC, Conroy JD. 1981 Mar 30. Comparative study of 8-monohydromirex and mirex toxicity in male rats. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 58(1):105-117.
*Category References
Compendium of Pesticide Common Names (CPCN).
US EPA 2001. Mirex.
US National Library of Medicine. Haz-Map.
US National Library of Medicine. Hazardous Substances Data Bank.