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CAS 50-28-2

17-BETA-ESTRADIOL

Organic Chemicals, except for PFASPotential EDCCarcinogen

17-beta-estradiol (E2) is a natural estrogen hormone used in some human medicines and veterinary implants. In the environment, it acts as a potent endocrine disruptor; long-term or high exposures are linked to cancer and reproductive effects [1][2].

References

  1. [1]NTP. Report on Carcinogens: Steroidal Estrogens (Known to be Human Carcinogens). https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/whatwestudy/assessments/roc
  2. [2]U.S. EPA. Aquatic Life Criteria for 17β-Estradiol (Draft). https://www.epa.gov/wqc/aquatic-life-criteria-17b-estradiol
  3. [3]U.S. EPA. Contaminants of Emerging Concern, including PPCPs. https://www.epa.gov/wqc/contaminants-emerging-concern-including-pharmaceuticals-and-personal-care-products
  4. [4]U.S. EPA. Collecting and Disposing of Unwanted Medicines. https://www.epa.gov/hwgenerators/collecting-and-disposing-unwanted-medicines
  5. [5]U.S. EPA. Drinking Water Treatability Database—Estradiol. https://tdb.epa.gov/tdb/
  6. [6]CDC/NIOSH. Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings (includes estradiol). https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/hazdrug/
  7. [7]U.S. EPA. Septic Systems—Care and Maintenance. https://www.epa.gov/septic/how-care-your-septic-system

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