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  Heptachlor

Heptachlor was found in 8 of 10 umbilical cord blood samples from babies born in U.S. hospitals in 2004, at concentrations ranging from 50.0 to 251.0 pg/g (lipid weight, in whole blood). It was also found in 2 of 3 adult blood samples, at concentrations of 69.1 and 134.9 pg/g (lipid weight, in whole blood).

About Heptachlor
CAS RN	76-44-8
Chemical Class	Organochlorine Pesticide (OC)
Manufacturing/ Use Status	there are severe restrictions for use/production in the U.S.
Trade and product names	Biarbinex, Cupincida, Drinox, E3314, Fennotox, Heptagran, Heptamul, Heptox, Termide, Velsicol 104
Chemical functions	insecticide
Uses	insecticide for termites, fire ants, soil insects on crops and in homes
Manufacturers	(all former manufacturers) Wood Protection Products Inc., Cre-o-tox Chemical Products Co., Dettelbach Pesticide Corp, Farmco Industries Inc., Kalld Enterprises Inc. DBA, Micro-flo Company LLC, Nor-am Chemical Co., Velsicol Chemical Corp., Wilbur Ellis Co.

Priority Health Concerns for Heptachlor
Health Concern or Target Organ	Weight of Evidence
Cancer	Probable Effects
Reproductive System	Probable Effects

References for Health Effects

Suspected Health Concerns for Heptachlor

Birth Defects / Developmental Delays, Stomach Or Intestines, Immune System, Brain, Nervous System

References for Health Effects