Figure: Molecular structure of Dieldrin
ALS offering for Dieldrin testing
|
Matrix |
LOQ |
Sample volume |
|
Soil |
0.01 mg/kg DW |
10 g |
|
Sediment |
0.01 mg/kg DW |
10 g |
|
Water |
0.01 µg/L |
0.5 L |
Overview
Dieldrin is, similar to Aldrin, named after the German scientist Kurt Alder.
Developed in the 40’s as an alternative to DDT, Dieldrin was used extensively as an insecticide until it was banned in most countries in the 70’s.
Toxicity
Dieldrin is a potential carcinogen and an Endocrine disruptor.
Table: International threshold values for Dieldrin
|
Country |
Matrix |
Limit |
|
The Netherlands |
Soil |
0.0005 mg/kg DW1 |
|
The Netherlands |
Sediment |
0.45 mg/kg2 |
|
The Netherlands |
Water |
0.012 µg/l2 |
|
The Netherlands |
Water |
0.1 ng/l1 |
1. VROM (2000) Streefwaarden en interventiewaarden bodemsanering. Staatscourant 24 february 2000/39.
2. Crommentuijn et al., Journal of Environmental Management 58 (2000): 297
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