EDC Detect
Your guide to safer consumer products
Your guide to safer consumer products
| Name | Max. Safe Concentration | Description | Safety Note | Reference |
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Rafeqah binti Raslan, Ph.D
Nur Shahidah binti Ab Aziz, Ph.D
Muhammad Danial Haikal bin Zakaria
Nur Syasya Faqihah binti Rosli
Putra Rakin Khalaf bin Mohd Ariffin
EDC Detect is committed to helping you make safer choices for consumer products. We offer a comprehensive, scientifically validated database of ingredients known or suspected to pose health risks due to their endocrine-disrupting properties, serving as a crucial resource for researchers, regulators, and consumers alike. Our tool checks if products contain harmful chemicals like parabens or phthalates and promotes healthier alternatives. We believe in transparency and empowering individuals with knowledge for safer living.
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are substances that interfere with the normal functioning of the endocrine system in both humans and animals. The endocrine system is responsible for regulating hormones that control many critical functions, including growth, metabolism, reproduction, and development. EDCs can mimic, block, or interfere with the body's natural hormones, leading to adverse health effects.
Exposure to EDCs can occur through various sources such as personal care products, plastics, pesticides, and industrial chemicals. Some common EDCs found in personal care products include:
Continuous exposure to these chemicals, even in small amounts, may contribute to long-term health issues such as reproductive disorders, developmental abnormalities, and an increased risk of cancers. Reducing exposure to EDCs by using safer, non-toxic alternatives is a proactive step towards protecting your health.