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Pesticides
Chlordane
Chlordane is a synthetic organochlorine pesticide formerly used extensively for termite control and agricultural pests. It is banned in many countries due to its environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity to humans and wildlife.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 7, 2024
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Carcinogenic potential, neurotoxicity, endocrine disruption, environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, harmful if ingested or inhaled
Benefits
None