Sentences with phrase «considered endocrine disruptors»

They are considered endocrine disruptors.

They are considered endocrine disruptors, which are chemicals that are capable of influencing the body's hormone systems and can produce adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune effects in both humans and animals.

Xenoestrogens are considered endocrine disruptors because they mimic estrogen in the body.

This is especially alarming since oxybenzone is considered an endocrine disruptor, can reduce sperm count in men and may contribute to endometriosis in women.

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Because California children's exposures to these chemicals are among the highest in the world, considered to be endocrine disruptors and neurotoxins.

Like most conventional cosmetic products, though, most mascaras on the market contain some unhealthy chemicals like parabens (endocrine disruptors that have been linked to cancer), aluminum powder (a neurotoxin that is considered to be far worse than mercury — yikes!)

The researchers explained that man - made chemicals known to be endocrine disruptors, found in such things as electrical equipment, building materials, plastics, adhesives, paints and vehicle exhaust, have long been considered a health hazard.

1.6 Meets Cradle to Cradle emission standards For interior products to achieve Gold or Platinum certification, they must meet the Cradle to Cradle emission standards that are defined as the following: • TVOC < 0.5 mg / m3 • Individual VOCs < 0.1 TLV or MAK values (whichever is lower) • No detectable VOCs that are considered known or suspected carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, mutagens, reproductive toxins, or teratogens.