Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (EDCs)

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In the EDC package the following verified and potential endocrine disrupting compounds, suggested in the study by Benotti et al., 2009, are quantitated relative to a standard:

Compound

Description

WHO guideline levela
(µg/L)

EPA MCL valueb
(µg/L)

17α-ethynylestradiol synthetic steroid hormone   CCL 3
Atrazine herbicide 2.0 3.0
Butylbenzyl phthalate plasticiser    
DDT insecticide 1.0 -
Diazinon insecticide   -
Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate plasticiser 8.0 6.0
17β-Estradiol steroid hormone   CCL 3
Estrone steroid hormone   CCL 3
Linuron herbicide   -
Methoxychlor insecticide 20 40
Progesterone steroid hormone   -
Testosterone steroid hormone   -
Vinclozolin fungicide   CCL 3

aWorld Health Organisation Guideline Level, based on Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality, 3rd Edition
b As published in the EPA document, EPA: Drinking Water Contaminants and their MCLs. MCL=Maximum Contaminant Level, the highest level allowed in drinking water. CCL3=Contaminant Candidate List 3

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