Endocrine Disruption

TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors

perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, potassium salt

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CAS # 2795-39-3

Alternative Name

PFOS, potassium salt

Categories*
Flame retardant
Household product ingredient
Industrial additive
Personal care product/Cosmetic ingredient

Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor

Keil DE, Mehlmann T, Butterworth L, Peden-Adams MM. 2008. Gestational exposure to perfluorooctane sulfonate suppresses immune function in B6C3F1 mice. Toxicol Sci 103(1):77-85.

Wolf CJ, Takacs ML, Schmid JE, Lau C, Abbott BD. 2008. Activation of mouse and human peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha by perfluoroalkyl acids of different functional groups and chain lengths. Toxicol Sci 106(1):162-171.

*Category References

Jensen AA, Leffers H. 2008. Emerging endocrine disrupters: perfluoroalkylated substances. Int J Androl 31(2):161-169.

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