"Hormone disrupters" refers to substances that can interfere with the normal functioning of hormones in our bodies. These substances can potentially cause imbalances, affect our growth, development, and reproductive health. Full definition
It's a known hormone disrupter that acts like estrogen in the body and has been linked to endometriosis and low birth weight in newborns. (mindbodygreen.com)
They also include numerous carcinogenic chemicals, neurotoxins, respiratory irritants, solvents, aldehydes, hundreds of untested and unregulated petro - chemicals, phthalates (which can act as hormone disrupters), narcotics, and much more.» (invisibledisabilities.org)
An engineered scent or flavoring agent that may contain any combination of 3,000 - plus chemical ingredients, including hormone disrupters and allergens, but because of federal law, these formulas are protected as a «trade secret» and companies are allowed to not disclose what the actual ingredients are. (mindbodygreen.com)