Possible or confirmed EDC
Chemical
Common use
Additional Information
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
Industrial chemicals
confirmed
PCBs are used in industry as heat exchange fluids, in electric transformers and capacitors, and as additives in paint, carbonless copy paper, and plastics. Of the 209 different types of PCBs, 13 exhibit a dioxin-like toxicity. PCBs are toxic to fish, killing them at higher doses and causing spawning failures at lower doses. Research also links PCBs to reproductive failure and suppression of the immune system in various wild animals, such as seals and mink (Stockholm Convention 2008).
Prometryn
Herbicide
confirmed
Prometryn is a triazine used as a selective pre- and post-emergence herbicide. Developmental toxicity studies with rats show maternal and developmental toxicity (PubChem 2016).
Simazine
Pesticide
confirmed
Simazine is highly toxic if inhaled, moderately toxic if ingested, and slightly toxic via dermal exposure.
THM (trihalomethanes)
Solvent, refrigerant
confirmed
Acute chloroform toxicity results in impaired liver function, cardiac arrhythmia, nausea, and central nervous system dysfunction (PubChem 2016).
Temephos
Insecticide
confirmed
Temephos inhibits the action of the group of enzymes called cholinesterases.
Terbufos
Insecticide, nematicide
confirmed
Terbufos is used as a soil insecticide. The substance can be absorbed into the body in hazardous amounts by ingestion, by inhalation and through the skin (PubChem 2016).
Tetrachloroethylene (PERC)
Degreaser, cleaner
confirmed
Exposure irritates the upper respiratory tract and eyes and causes neurological effects as well as kidney and liver damage. Tetrachloroethylene is anticipated to be a human carcinogen (PubChem 2016).
Tetrabromobisphenol A
Flameretardant
confirmed
This can disrupt thyroid balance. Found in plastics, paint, furniture, electronics, food (Precision Nutrition Inc. 2016).
2,3,4,6 tetrachlorophenol
Preservative, pesticide
confirmed
This substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish. It is possibly carcinogenic to humans. 27 | P a g e