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... > Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Halogenated > Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated > Heptachlor > Heptachlor Epoxide

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Heptachlor Epoxide  

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Scope note

  • An oxidation product of HEPTACHLOR formed by many plants and animals, including humans, after exposure to HEPTACHLOR. It has been shown to remain in soil treated with HEPTACHLOR for over fifteen years and is toxic to animals and humans. (From ATSDR Public Heath Statement, April 1989)

History note

  • 91(75); was see under HEPTACHLOR 1975-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D006534

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