Toxaphene

Agent Name
Toxaphene
Alternative Name
Chlorinated camphene
CAS Number
8001-35-2
Formula
C10-H10-Cl8
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]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
Bioaccumulates
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
0.5 mg/m3
STEL (ACGIH)
1 mg/m3
PEL (OSHA)
0.5 mg/m3
IDLH (NIOSH)
200 mg/m3
Vapor Pressure
6.69E-06 mm Hg
Half Life
Animal studies: 9 days; [TDR, p. 1163]
Reference Link #2
ATSDR - ToxFAQs - Toxaphene

Adverse Effects

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, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: