Endocrine Disruption

TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors

trichloroacetic acid

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CAS # 76-03-9

Alternative Name

TCAA

Categories*
Byproduct/Intermediate/Reactant
Industrial additive
Medical/Veterinary/Research
Pesticide ingredient
Plastic/Rubber

Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor

Cosby NC, Dukelow WR. 1992. Toxicology of maternally ingested trichloroethylene (TCE) on embryonal and fetal development in mice and of TCE metabolites on in vitro fertilization. Fundam Appl Toxicol 19(2):268-274.

Van den Berg KJ, van Raaij JAGM, Bragt PC, Notten WRF. 1991. Interactions of halogenated industrial chemicals with transthyretin and effects on thyroid hormone levels in vivo. Arch Toxicol 65(1):15-19.

*Category References

US National Library of Medicine. Hazardous Substances Data Bank.

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