Alternative Name
Chlorinated camphene
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
Chlorocamphene; Octachlorocamphene; Polychlorocamphene; Chlorinated camphene; [NIOSH]
Category
Organochlorine Pesticides
Description
Amber, waxy solid with a mild, piney, chlorine- and camphor-like odor. [insecticide]; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Formerly used as an insecticide and as a miticide; [HSDB]
Comments
In the past, fatal poisoning after ingestion was reported. Only a few cases of poisoning from occupational exposure were reported. [ACGIH]
Restricted
All U.S. registrations cancelled; [EPA Pesticides, p. 56]
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
Vapor Pressure
6.69E-06 mm Hg
Half Life
Animal studies: 9 days; [TDR, p. 1163]
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Animal
Other Poison
Organochlorine
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: