gamma-Chlordane

Agent Name
gamma-Chlordane
CAS Number
5566-34-7
Formula
C10-H6-Cl8
Major Category
Pesticides
gamma-Chlordane formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2,2,4,5,6,7,8,8-Octachloro-2,3,3a,4,7,7a-hexahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene; 2,2,4,5,6,7,8,8-Octachloro-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-4,7-methanoindan; gamma-Chlordan; 4,7-Methano-1H-indene, 2,2,4,5,6,7,8,8-octachloro-2,3,3a,4,7,7a-hexahydro-; 4,7-Methanoindan, 2,2,4,5,6,7,8,8-octachloro-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-, stereoisomer; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organochlorine Pesticides
Comments
Causes changes in liver weight and increased cellular immune response in 14-day intermittent oral studies of mice; [RTECS] An irritant; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; Prolonged exposure may cause serious adverse health effects; Targets the nerves; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Chlordane."
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
2.52E-05 mm Hg

Adverse Effects

IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
Other Poison
Organochlorine

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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