Biomonitoring of alkylphenols exposure for textile and housekeeping workers

The Association between Nonylphenols and Sexual Hormones Levels among Pregnant Women: A Cohort Study in Taiwan

“…Our previous study indicated that urinary NP concentrations were 42.06±46.63 ng/ml after a shift and 23.50±17.34 ng/ml before a shift among textile workers. The urinary NP concentration of 79 office workers was 3.74 ng/ml [30]. The NP level in pregnant women in this study was similar to that of people without occupational NP exposure, but was higher than the levels in other countries.…”

Occupation and occupational exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals in male breast cancer: a case–control study in Europe

“…Alkylphenol polyethoxylates surfactants and alkylphenols are used in a broad range of occupations and industries, but are mainly used as detergents and in plastics, rubber products and cosmetics,24 25 and in the textile industry 40. The workers exposed to alkylphenolic compounds in the present study can be better characterised by their industry, and were mainly employed in finishing of textiles, in the manufacture of leather clothes, and in the pulp and paper, plastics, paints and varnishes, soap and detergents, and rubber products industries.…”

Occupational exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and the risk of uveal melanoma

“…Anti-estrogenic effects (brominated flame retardants and PAH), estrogenic effects (bisphenol A, some pesticides, alkyl phenols, and some organic solvents) (4,25), as well as anti-androgenic effects (phthalates, glycol ethers, PCB, and other pesticides) (4, 26) have been described in the literature. In this study, exposure to organic solvents was the only EDC implying an elevated risk for uveal melanoma, although results were not statistically significant (OR 2 1.31, 95% CI 0.78-2.21).…”