7. Suspected endocrine disruptors
Many chemical substances are suspected of having endocrine-disrupting properties.
7.1 Chemical substances
Chemical substances suspected of causing endocrine disruption include :
organophosphate pesticides/insecticides (malathion, chlorpyrifos, atrazine);
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) in insulating materials, adhesives, paints, paper, etc;
PFCs (perfluorinated compounds) in non-stick coatings (Teflon), textile waterproofing, waxes, insecticides, etc. ;
polybrominated flame retardants;
Triclosan: an antibacterial present in soaps and toothpastes;
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