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4,4'-DDT
4,4'-DDT was not found in any of the 10 umbilical cord blood samples from babies born in U.S. hospitals in 2004. It was found in 3 of 3 adult blood samples, at concentrations ranging from 1,908.2 to 12,720.0 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 4,4'-DDT |
| CAS RN | 50-29-3 | | Chemical Class | Organochlorine Pesticide (OC) | | Manufacturing/ Use Status | banned for use/manufacture in the U.S. |
| Trade and product names | Agritan, Anofex, Arkotine, Azotox, Chlorphenothane, Dedelo, Genitox, Gesapon, Gesarex, Gesarol, Guesapon, Hildit, Ixodex, Neocid, Pentachlorin, Rukseam, Zerdane | | Chemical functions | insecticide | | May be found in the following types of products | chemical industry, food (pollutant), insecticide, intermediates, used in synthesis | | Uses | contact poison, insecticide | | Manufacturers | Agrimont (former mfg), Agrimont (former), BFC Chem (former mfg), BFC Chem (former), Ciba-Geigy (former mfg), Ciba-Geigy (former), FMC Corp Agricultural P, Hindustan Insecticides Ltd., Montrose Chemical Corp of CA (former mfg), Shell International Chemical (former mfg), Shell International Chemical (former), Shenzhen Jiangshan Commerce & Industry Corp. |
| Priority Health Concerns for 4,4'-DDT |
| Health Concern or Target Organ | Weight of Evidence |
| Birth Defects / Developmental Delays | Known Effects | | Cancer | Known Effects | | Reproductive System | Known Effects |
References for Health Effects
| Suspected Health Concerns for 4,4'-DDT |
| Immune System, Hormone System, Stomach Or Intestines, Brain, Nervous System, Lungs/breathing, Skin, Cardiovascular System Or Blood |
References for Health Effects
| Regulatory Status | | EPA Office of Pesticide Programs | banned in the United States |
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