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Dieldrin

CAS Number: 60-57-1

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79
80 89
90 100
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Sources of exposure:

Food

Environmental pollution (soil, water, wildlife)

Description:

Dieldrin is an organochlorine pesticide once used to control insects and insect-borne diseases, often as a replacement for DDT. It is classified as a Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP) due to its toxicity, persistence, and tendency to bioaccumulate. Dieldrin is effectively banned in most countries.

Health concerns:

Cancer

Known or suspected to increase cancer risk in humans.

Developmental Toxicity

May impact fetal development and birth outcomes.

Genotoxicity

May cause mutations or damage DNA in cells.

Neurotoxicity

May impact brain function or development.

Organ System Toxicity

May cause organ damage and disease.

Irritant

May cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation.

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 III

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.

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