Chlordane

GPTKB entity

Statements (39)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:entomologist
organochlorine compound
gptkbp:appearance viscous, colorless to amber liquid
gptkbp:aroma mild, chlorine-like
gptkbp:bannedIn gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:boilingPoint 175°C (decomposes)
gptkbp:CASNumber 57-74-9
gptkbp:category persistent organic pollutants
chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticides
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C10H6Cl8
gptkbp:density 1.59 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy J.R. Geigy AG
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1940s
gptkbp:environmentalPersistence persistent organic pollutant
gptkbp:healthEffect liver damage
possible carcinogen
immune system effects
neurotoxic effects
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chlordane
gptkbp:meltingPoint -24°C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 409.78 g/mol
gptkbp:otherName Chlordan
Octachloro-4,7-methanohydroindane
Velsicol 1068
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:Stockholm_Convention_on_Persistent_Organic_Pollutants
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Aldrin
gptkb:Dieldrin
gptkb:Heptachlor
gptkbp:routeOfExposure inhalation
ingestion
skin contact
gptkbp:solubility insoluble
gptkbp:solubilityInOrganicSolvents soluble
gptkbp:toxicity toxic to humans and animals
gptkbp:uses termite control
agricultural pesticide
gptkbp:year 1988
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Stockholm_Convention_on_Persistent_Organic_Pollutants
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6