Reproductive toxicology Europe

Reproductive toxicology, usually embryo/ foetal development studies in two species, is required in Europe and Japan if women of childbearing potential are included. Not required in the United States for some early trials... 

There are now increasing requirements to measure other effects, including immuno response, neurotoxic actions, psychological effects, but with a decrease in human sperm counts, reproductive toxicology is a matter of increasing importance, especially so in the industrial areas of Central and Eastern Europe, South America, Far East, etc. [4]. It is for this reason that only 2 specialist techniques are outlined in this manual. 

In the earlier publication Reproductive Toxicology, the effects of chemicals on the environment causing reproductive defects, congenital malformations, especially in Central and Eastern Europe, were described by many authors. In the past year further occurrences of mortality exceeding birth rate have been noted, especially in the Commonwealth of Independent States. 

Toxicology Suspected carcinogen reproductive hazard possible teratogen TSCA listed Uses Plasticizer for PVC, PS, cellulosics Manuf./Distrib. Aldrich http //www.sigma-aldrich.com, ExxonMobil http //WWW. exxonmobilchemical. com Trade Name Synonyms Jayflex 77 [ExxonMobil Europe]... 

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