Figure: Molecular structure of Toxaphene
ALS offering for Toxaphene testing
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Matrix |
LOQ |
Sample volume |
|
Soil |
0.05 mg/kg DW |
10 g |
|
Sediment |
0.05 mg/kg DW |
10 g |
|
Water |
0.1 µg/L |
0.5 L |
Overview
Toxaphene is not a single compound but a mixture of nearly 700 chemicals. It has been used globally as an incecticide. It was first produced in the late 1940 but was not used intensively until the 1960 when the usage peaked and Toxaphene was seen as a replacement to DDT. It was banned in the early 1980 and was included in the original dirty dozen under the Stockholm convention.
Toxicity
Toxaphen is classified as an extremely hazardous substance and exposure may cause damage to lungs, nervous system, kindney and in large doses may be fatal
In addition Toxaphen is classified as a probable human carcinogen.
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