7. Suspected endocrine disruptors

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;

• products of...