Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
musk xylene
CAS # 81-15-2
Alternative Name
MX
Categories*
Household product ingredient
Personal care product/Cosmetic ingredient
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Bitsch N, Dudas C, Korner W, Failing K, Biselli S, Rimkus G, Brunn H. 2002. Estrogenic activity of musk fragrances detected by the E-screen assay using human mcf-7 cells. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol 43(3):257-264.
*Category References
US National Library of Medicine. Hazardous Substances Data Bank.