alpha-Endosulfan

Synonyms

Endosulfan 1; Endosulfan A; Endosulfan I; a-Endosulfan-alpha; alpha-Benzoepin; alpha-Thiodan; beta-Thionex; 5-Norbornene-2,3-dimethanol, 1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachloro-, cyclic sulfite, endo-; 6,9-Methano-2,4,3-benzodioxathiepin, 6,7,8,9,10,10-hexachloro-1,5,5a,6,9,9a-hexahydro-, 3-oxide, (3alpha,5abeta,6alpha,9alpha,9abeta)-; 6,9-Methano-2,4,3-benzodioxathiepin, 6,7,8,9,10,10-hexachloro-1,5,5a,6,9,9a-hexahydro-, 3-oxide, alpha-isomer (3alpha,5a beta,6alpha,9alpha,9a beta)-; Endosulfan, alpha; [ChemIDplus] 6,7,8,9,10,10-Hexachloro-1,5,5a,6,9,9a-hexahydro-6,9-methano-2,4,3-benzodioxathiepin-3-oxide; [Reference #1] UN2761

Category

Organochlorine Pesticides

Description

Technical product: Light to dark brown solid; Formulated as liquid emulsifiable concentrate and wettable powder; [Reference #1] White crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Used as a broad spectrum contact insecticide and acaricide for various vegetables, fruits, cereal grains, cotton, and ornamentals; Registered in 2006 for use in impregnated cattle ear tags for control of flies, lice, and ticks on beef and lactating dairy cattle; [Reference #1] Used in Belgium as a wood preservative; [ExPub: OSPAR Commission]

Comments

Technical endosulfan is composed of the alpha (70%) and beta (30%) stereoisomers; [Reference #1] A CNS stimulant that causes convulsions; Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [NTP] May cause irritation; Toxic by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Endosulfan."

Reference Link #1

Biomedical References

3E-06 mm Hg

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organochlorine pesticide, solid, toxic."

Other Poison

Organochlorine

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Organochlorine insecticides, acute poisoning

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Applying Wood Preservatives
• Farming (Pesticides)