Endocrine damper? Flame retardants linked to male hormone, sperm count changes.

摘要

Additive flame retardants such as tris(l,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TDCPP) and triphenyl phosphate (TPP), which are not chemically bonded to the products they are intended to protect, may escape into indoor environments such as homes, offices, and car interiors. A new study shows that men living in homes with higher amounts of TCDPP and TPP in their house dust had reduced sperm counts and altered levels of hormones related to fertility and thyroid function [EHP 118:318-323; Meeker and Stapleton]. Because the research to date suggests both compounds are ubiquitous in U.S. homes, the study points to a pressing need for further investigation into the sources and levels of day-to-day exposure to the compounds as well as their potential health effects.