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Methoxychlor
Methoxychlor is a synthetic organochlorine pesticide once used as a replacement for DDT. It is persistent in the environment and bioaccumulative. Not approved as a food ingredient. Exposure may occur via environmental contamination affecting food and water.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Feb 20, 2026
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
Endocrine disruption, reproductive toxicity, neurotoxicity, bioaccumulation, environmental persistence
Benefits
None