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  Endosulphan Sulphate

Endosulphan Sulphate was found in 2 of 10 umbilical cord blood samples from babies born in U.S. hospitals in 2004, at concentrations of 185.0 and 2,318.5 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 Endosulphan Sulphate
CAS RN	1031-07-8
Chemical Class	Organochlorine Pesticide (OC)
Trade and product names	Afidan, Beosit, Cyclodan, Devisulfan, Endocel, Endocide, Endosol, FMC 5462, Hexasulfan, Hildan, Hoe 2671, Insectophene, Malix, Phaser, Thifor, Thimul, Thiodan, Thionex
Chemical functions	insecticide
Uses	insecticide, wood perservative

Suspected Health Concerns for Endosulphan Sulphate

Brain, Nervous System, Immune System, Stomach Or Intestines

References for Health Effects