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  2,4'-DDT

2,4'-DDT was not found in any of the 10 umbilical cord blood samples from babies born in U.S. hospitals in 2004. It was found in 1 of 3 adult blood samples, at a concentration of 816.2 pg/g (lipid weight, in whole blood).

About 2,4'-DDT
CAS RN	789-0-6
Chemical Class	Organochlorine Pesticide (OC)
Manufacturing/ Use Status	banned for use/manufacture in the U.S.
Trade and product names	Agritan, Anofex, Arkotine, Azotox, Chlorphenothane, Dedelo, Genitox, Gesapon, Gesarex, Gesarol, Guesapon, Hildit, Ixodex, Neocid, Pentachlorin, Rukseam, Zerdane
Chemical functions	insecticide
Uses	insecticide
Manufacturers	Agrimont (former mfg), BFC Chem (former mfg), Ciba-Geigy (former mfg), FMC Corp Agricultural P, Hindustan Insecticides Ltd., Montrose Chemical Corp of CA (former mfg), Shell International Chemical (former mfg), Shenzhen Jiangshan Commerce & Industry Corp.

Priority Health Concerns for 2,4'-DDT
Health Concern or Target Organ	Weight of Evidence
Cancer	Probable Effects
Reproductive System	Probable Effects

References for Health Effects

Suspected Health Concerns for 2,4'-DDT

Birth Defects / Developmental Delays, Hormone System, Stomach Or Intestines, Immune System, Female Reproductive System, Male Reproductive System

References for Health Effects