| Agent Name |
Endosulfan |
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| Alternative Name |
Thiodan |
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| CAS Number |
115-29-7 |
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| Formula |
C9-H6-Cl6-O3-S |
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| Major Category |
Pesticides |
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| Synonyms |
1,2,3,4,7,7-Hexachlorobicyclo(2.2.1)hepten-5,6-bioxymethylenesulfite; 1,4,5,6,7,7-Hexachloro-5-norbornene-2,3-dimethanol cyclic sulfite; 1,4,5,6,7,7-Hexachloro-8,9,10-trinorborn-5-en-2,3-ylenedimethyl sulphite; 6,7,8,9,10,10-Hexachloro-1,5,5a,6,9,9a-hexahydro-6,9-methano-2,4,3-benzodioxathiepin-3-oxide; 6,9-Methano-2,4,3-benzodioxathiepin, 6,7,8,9,10,10-hexahydro-; BIO 5,462; Benzoepin; Beosit; Chlorthiepin; Crisulfan; Devisulphan; Endocel; Endosulfan 35 EC; Endosulphan; Endotaf; FMC 5462; Goldenleaf tobacco spray; HOE 2,671; Hexachlorohexahydromethano 2,4,3-benzodioxathiepin-3-oxide; Hildan; Insectophene; Kop-thiodan; Malix; Niagara 5,462; OMS 570; PFF Thiodan 4E; Phaser; Rasayansulfan; SD-4314; Sialan; Sulfurous acid, cyclic ester with 1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachloro-5-norbornene-2,3-dimethanol; Thifor; Thimul; Thiodan; Thiodan 35; Thiodan 4E Insecticide Liquid; Thiodan 4EC; Thiodan 4EC Insecticide; Thiodan 50 WP; Thiodan 50 WP Insecticide; Thiodan Dust Insecticide; Thionate; Thionex; Thiosulfan; Thiosulfan tionel; Thiotox; Thiotox (insecticide); Tionex; Tiovel; alpha,beta-1,2,3,4,7,7-Hexachlorobicyclo(2.2.1)-2-heptene-5,6-bisoxymethylene sulfite; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Organochlorine Pesticides |
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| Description |
Brown crystals with a slight, sulfur dioxide odor. [insecticide] [Note: Technical product is a tan, waxy, isomer mixture.]; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as an insecticide on various crops including tea, coffee, fruits, vegetables, rice, corn, and sorghum; [EXTOXNET] |
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| Comments |
Classified as "highly toxic," endosulfan may be used only by certified applicators. [EXTOXNET] High-dose animal studies show that organochlorine insecticides can cause liver injury. [LaDou, p. 553] |
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| Reference Link |
EXTOXNET PIP - ENDOSULFAN |
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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) |
0.1 mg/m3 |
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| Vapor Pressure |
1 x 10 -05 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
See 2008 Notice of Intended Changes; [ACGIH] |
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| Half Life |
No reports found; [TDR, p. 607] |
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| Reference Link |
ATSDR - ToxFAQs - Endosulfan |
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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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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ENDOSULFAN
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