| Agent Name |
Toxaphene |
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| Alternative Name |
Chlorinated camphene |
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| CAS Number |
8001-35-2 |
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| Formula |
C10-H10-Cl8 |
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| Major Category |
Pesticides |
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| Synonyms |
Chlorocamphene; Octachlorocamphene; Polychlorocamphene; Chlorinated camphene; [NIOSH] |
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| Category |
Organochlorine Pesticides |
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| Description |
Amber, waxy solid with a mild, piney, chlorine- and camphor-like odor. [insecticide]; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Formerly used as an insecticide and as a miticide; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
In the past, fatal poisoning after ingestion was reported. Only a few cases of poisoning from occupational exposure were reported. [ACGIH] |
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| Restricted |
All U.S. registrations cancelled; [EPA Pesticides, p. 56] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Yes |
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| Bioaccumulates |
Yes |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
0.5 mg/m3 |
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| STEL (ACGIH) |
1 mg/m3 |
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| PEL (OSHA) |
0.5 mg/m3 |
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| IDLH (NIOSH) |
200 mg/m3 |
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| Vapor Pressure |
6.69 x 10 -06 mm Hg |
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| Half Life |
Animal studies: 9 days; [TDR, p. 1163] |
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| Reference Link |
ATSDR - ToxFAQs - Toxaphene |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Other Poison |
Organochlorine Pesticide |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Possible Carcinogen |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: TOXAPHENE
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