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mirex

In the chemical family: Organochlorine Pesticides (OCs)

Organochlorine chemical, a class largely banned in the U.S. that builds up in the body over time, linked to cancer and reproductive harm.

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Health Effects related to mirex: Birth or developmental effects, Brain and nervous system, Cancer, Endocrine system, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistent and bioaccumulative, Reproduction and fertility

Routes of Exposure related to mirex:

  • Environment
  • Food: food residue, pesticide residue
  • Found in people

More chemicals in Organochlorine Pesticides (OCs): hexachlorophene, chlordecone (kepone), endosulfan, kelthane (dicofol), octachlorostyrene, trans-chlordane, cis-nonachlor, trans-nonachlor, endrin aldehyde, dieldrin, view all...