Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
silver (nanoparticles)
CAS # 7440-22-4
Alternative Name
nano-silver
Categories*
Antimicrobial
Household product ingredient
Medical/Veterinary/Research
Pesticide ingredient
Unconventional Oil and Gas
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Hinther A, Vawda S, Skirrow RC, Veldhoen N, Collins P, Cullen JT, van Aggelen G, Helbing CC. 2010. Nanometals induce stress and alter thyroid hormone action in amphibia at or below North American water quality guidelines. Environ Sci Technol 44(21):8314-8321.
*Category References
Alawattegama SK, Kondratyuk T, Krynock R, Bricker M, Rutter JK, Bain DJ, Stolz JF. 2015. Well water contamination in a rural community in southwestern Pennsylvania near unconventional shale gas extraction. J Environ Sci Health A Tox Hazard Subst Environ Eng 50(5):516-528.
American Elements. Silver Nanoparticles.