Endosulfan
Agent Name
Endosulfan
Alternative Name
Thiodan
CAS Number
115-29-7
Formula
C9-H6-Cl6-O3-S
Major Category
Pesticides
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]
Category
Organochlorine Pesticides
Description
Brown crystals with a slight, sulfur dioxide odor. [insecticide] [Note: Technical product is a tan, waxy, isomer mixture.]; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Used as an insecticide on various crops including tea, coffee, fruits, vegetables, rice, corn, and sorghum; [EXTOXNET]
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. 593] See "beta-Endosulfan."
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Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
Bioaccumulates
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
0.1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction and vapor
Vapor Pressure
1E-05 mm Hg
Half Life
No reports found; [TDR, p. 607]
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Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
ACGIH Carcinogen
Not Classifiable
Other Poison
Organochlorine
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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