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Aldrin

CAS Number: 309-00-2

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79
80 89
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20

Sources of exposure:

Food

Drinking water, environmental pollution (soil, water, wildlife)

Description:

Aldrin is an organochlorine pesticide formerly used as a seed treatment and to control soil-dwelling pests. In the environment and the body, it is rapidly metabolized into dieldrin and shares a similar toxicity profile. Aldrin is classified as a Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP), a group of highly toxic and environmentally persistent chemicals regulated under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. Its use is effectively banned in most countries.

Health concerns:

Cancer

Known or suspected to increase cancer risk in humans.

Endocrine Disruption

May alter hormone function and contribute to chronic diseases and disorders.

Reproductive Toxicity

May alter hormone function and harm reproduction.

Developmental Toxicity

May impact fetal development and birth outcomes.

Neurotoxicity

May impact brain function or development.

Organ System Toxicity

May cause organ damage and disease.

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

Banned/restricted lists:

  • Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Rotterdam Convention Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade - Annex II

References

  1. US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).
  2. California Department of Public Health. California Safe Cosmetics Reportable Ingredients List.
  3. UN Environment Programme. Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).

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