What is Aldrin/Dieldrin?
CAS#: Aldrin 000309-00-2, Dieldrin
000060-57-1
Aldrin and dieldrin are insecticides with similar chemical
structures. They are discussed together in this fact sheet because
aldrin quickly breaks down to dieldrin in the body and in the
environment. Pure aldrin and dieldrin are white powders with
a mild chemical odor. The less pure commercial powders have
a tan color. Neither substance occurs naturally in the environment
From the 1950s until 1970, aldrin and dieldrin were widely
used pesticides for crops like corn and cotton. Because of concerns
about damage to the environment and potentially to human health,
EPA banned all uses of aldrin and dieldrin in 1974, except to
control termites. In 1987, EPA banned all uses.
Related Resources for Aldrin/Dieldrin
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CERCLA Priority List of Hazardous Substances
Provides an ongoing assessment of the exposure of the
U.S. population to environmental chemicals using biomonitoring.
- Minimal Risk Levels (MRL)
The MRL is an estimate of the daily human exposure to a hazardous substance that is likely to be without appreciable risk of adverse, non-cancer health effects over a specified duration of exposure. The information in this MRL serves as a screening tool to help public health professionals decide where to look more closely to evaluate possible risk of adverse health effects from human exposure.
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National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals
Report provides an ongoing assessment of the exposure of
the U.S. population to environmental chemicals using biomonitoring.
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Public Health Statement
Summary about a hazardous substance taken from Chapter One
of its respective ATSDR Toxicological Profile.
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ToxFAQ
Fact sheet that answers the most frequently asked questions
about a contaminant and its health effects.
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Toxicological Profile
Succinctly characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health
effects information for a hazardous substance.
This page was updated on
09/17/2008
