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Mirex
Mirex was found in 10 of 10 umbilical cord blood samples from babies born in U.S. hospitals in 2004, at concentrations ranging from 59.1 to 674.5 pg/g (lipid weight, in whole blood). It was also found in 3 of 3 adult blood samples, at concentrations ranging from 2,341.8 to 11,333.3 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 Mirex |
| CAS RN | 2385-85-5 | | Chemical Class | Organochlorine Pesticide (OC) | | Manufacturing/ Use Status | banned for use/manufacture in the U.S. |
| Trade and product names | Dechlorane, Ferriamicide, Mirex | | Chemical functions | flame retardant, insecticide | | May be found in the following types of products | banned insecticide, electronic equipment, food (pollutant), paint, paper, plastic, rubber | | Uses | fire retardant for plastics, rubber, paint, paper, electrical goods, flame retardant, insecticide, Insecticide used to control fire ants | | Manufacturers | Allied Chemical Corp., Occidental Chemical Corp. (former mfg) |
| Priority Health Concerns for Mirex |
| Health Concern or Target Organ | Weight of Evidence |
| Cancer | Known Effects |
References for Health Effects
| Suspected Health Concerns for Mirex |
| Male Reproductive System, Cardiovascular System Or Blood, Hormone System, Stomach Or Intestines, Brain, Nervous System, Liver |
References for Health Effects
| Regulatory Status | | EPA Office of Pesticide Programs | banned in the United States (1976) |
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