Aerospace Global News reports that a peer‑reviewed study assessed 42 organophosphate compounds and commercial mixtures, finding that 88% disrupted estrogen or androgen receptor activity at concentrations below those causing general cell toxicity.
The aryl and triaryl phosphate group, which includes anti‑wear additives used in aircraft turbine oils, produced some of the strongest effects; all triaryl phosphates tested showed endocrine activity, with one‑third active below 1 mg/L.
While the study does not prove that fume events cause infertility or reproductive illness, it notes that these chemicals have previously been detected in cabin air and now exhibit biological activity linked to reproductive harm.
