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gamma-Chlordane
gamma-Chlordane was found in 9 of 10 umbilical cord blood samples from babies born in U.S. hospitals in 2004, at concentrations ranging from 100.4 to 391.1 pg/g (lipid weight, in whole blood). It was also found in 3 of 3 adult blood samples, at concentrations ranging from 246.2 to 1,277.3 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 gamma-Chlordane |
| CAS RN | 57-74-2 | | Chemical Class | Organochlorine Pesticide (OC) | | Manufacturing/ Use Status | banned for use/manufacture in the U.S. |
| Trade and product names | Belt, Chlor Kil, Chlortox, Corodan, Corodane, Gold Crest C-100, Intox, Kilex, Kilex Lindane, Kypchlor, Niran, Octachlor, Sydane, Synklor, Termex, Termi-Ded, Terminator, Topiclor 20, Toxichlor, Velsicol 1068 | | Chemical functions | insecticide, termiticide | | May be found in the following types of products | banned insecticide, food (pollutant) | | Uses | insecticide and termiticide for empty greenhouses, structural pest control, greenhouse flowers, outdoor container nurseries, and grapefruit, insecticide to kill fire ants | | Manufacturers | Agrevo E (former mfg), Agsin Ptd. Ltd. (former mfg), Chevron Chemical (former mfg), Chevron Chemical (former), Monsanto (former mfg), Monsanto (former), Paushak (former mfg), Paushak (former), PPG Ind. (former mfg), PPG Ind. (former), Rigo Co. (former mfg), Rigo Co. (former), Savitri Pesticides & Agrochem Ltd. (former mfg), Savitri Pesticides & Agrochem Ltd. (former), Velsicol Chemical (former mfg), Velsicol Chemical (former) |
| Priority Health Concerns for gamma-Chlordane |
| Health Concern or Target Organ | Weight of Evidence |
| Cancer | Known Effects | | Reproductive System | Probable Effects |
References for Health Effects
| Suspected Health Concerns for gamma-Chlordane |
| Cardiovascular System Or Blood, Immune System, Birth Defects / Developmental Delays, Vision, Hormone System, Stomach Or Intestines, Brain, Nervous System, Liver, Lungs/breathing |
References for Health Effects
| Regulatory Status | | EPA Office of Pesticide Programs | banned in the United States (1988) |
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