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Methoxychlor
Methoxychlor was not found in any of the samples above the limits of detection.
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 Methoxychlor |
| CAS RN | 72-43-5 | | Chemical Class | Organochlorine Pesticide (OC) |
| Trade and product names | Alfatox, Chemform, Dimethoxy-DT, DMDT, ENT 1716, Higalmetox, Maralate, Marlate, Methoxicide, Methoxy-DDT, Methoxychlore, Metox, Moxie, OMS 466, Prentox | | Chemical functions | insecticide, parasiticide | | May be found in the following types of products | insecticide | | Uses | insecticide for peaches, almonds, structural pest control, greenhouse plants, tomatoes for processing, insecticide used on agricultural crops and livestock, and in barns, grain storage bins, home gardens, and on pets. | | Manufacturers | Agsco Inc. (former), American Fertilizer & Chemical Co. (former), Ansul Co. (former), Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Cargill, Cargill (former), Ciba-Geigy (former), Drexel Chemical (former), Gabriel Chemical LTD (former), Hoffman-taff Inc. (former), Kincaid Enterprises (former), Miller Chemical & Fertilizer Corp. (former) |
| Priority Health Concerns for Methoxychlor |
| Health Concern or Target Organ | Weight of Evidence |
| Reproductive System | Probable Effects |
References for Health Effects
| Suspected Health Concerns for Methoxychlor |
| Brain, Nervous System, Stomach Or Intestines, Hormone System, Birth Defects / Developmental Delays, Lungs/breathing |
References for Health Effects
| Regulatory Status | | EPA Office of Pesticide Programs | banned in the United States |
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