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  alpha-Endosulphan

alpha-Endosulphan was found in 4 of 10 umbilical cord blood samples from babies born in U.S. hospitals in 2004, at concentrations ranging from 27.6 to 544.5 pg/g (lipid weight, in whole blood). It was also found in 1 of 3 adult blood samples, at a concentration of 165.8 pg/g (lipid weight, in whole blood).

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

About alpha-Endosulphan
CAS RN	959-98-8
Chemical Class	Organochlorine Pesticide (OC)
Trade and product names	alpha-Endosulfan, alpha-Thiodan, Endosulfan 1, Endosulfan A, Thiodan 1
Chemical functions	insecticide
Uses	insecticide, wood perservative
Manufacturers	Aceto Agricultural Chemicals Corp., Asgrow Florida Co., Loveland Products Inc., Makhteshim-Agan of North America Inc., Micro-flo Company LLC, Moyer Products Inc.

Suspected Health Concerns for alpha-Endosulphan

Brain, Nervous System, Kidney, Stomach Or Intestines, Skin

References for Health Effects