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  Dieldrin

Dieldrin was found in 10 of 10 umbilical cord blood samples from babies born in U.S. hospitals in 2004, at concentrations ranging from 1,154.4 to 3,255.9 pg/g (lipid weight, in whole blood). It was also found in 3 of 3 adult blood samples, at concentrations ranging from 4,936.2 to 35,200.0 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 Dieldrin
CAS RN	60-57-1
Chemical Class	Organochlorine Pesticide (OC)
Related Chemical(s)	Aldrin (precursor)
Trade and product names	Alvit, Dieldrex, Dieldrite, Illoxol, Octalox, Panoram, Quintox
Chemical functions	insecticide
Uses	insecticide
Manufacturers	Bell Chemical Co. (former mfg), Chem-nut (former mfg), Drew Industrial Division (former mfg), Farmingdale LTD (former mfg), Los Angeles Chemical Co. (former mfg), MFA Oil Co. (former mfg), Perk Products (former mfg), Prentiss Inc. (former mfg), Scallop Corp. (former mfg), Univar USA Inc. (former mfg), Wood Protection Products (former mfg)

Suspected Health Concerns for Dieldrin

Cardiovascular System Or Blood, Stomach Or Intestines, Kidney, Brain, Nervous System

References for Health Effects