| Agent Name |
Chlorinated dibenzofurans |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
Chlorodibenzofurans; CDFs; Chlorodibenzofuran; [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Halogenated Cyclics |
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| Description |
Colorless solids not soluble in water; [ATSDR ToxFAQs] |
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| Sources/Uses |
May contaminate polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) compounds; CDFs have been found in soot from PCB transformer fires and fly ash from municipal incinerators; [LaDou, p. 475] |
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| Comments |
Polychlorodibenzofurans can induce chloracne. [Rosenstock, p. 714] "Chlorinated dibenzofurans, or CDFs, are a family of chemicals that contain one to eight chlorine atoms attached to the carbon atoms of the parent chemical, dibenzofuran. There are 135 different types of CDFs with varying harmful health and environmental effects." Chloracne and liver toxicity are associated with exposure to these agents. [ATSDR TOXFAQs] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Bioaccumulates |
Yes |
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| Reference Link |
ATSDR - ToxFAQs - Chlorodibenzofurans (CDFs) |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Chloracne |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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