Loses chlorine in presence of alkaline reagents; should not be formulated with any solvent, carrier, diluent or emulsifier which has alkaline reaction. Due to concerns about environmental damage and human health risks, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency banned the use of chlordane in 1983, except for controlling termites. ������(ЊXܷ�0$.|�1g�aG��K���Lz��`��4%�l�X)�'���զ[-��l�m`@k�#�Q%�e����j�]��Z�f5P��8�|��5Ъ~����!��q�6���� �~bA��8�)l�d������G��Y��"����8��~u���uA�k�m��TGi�W���^��S�c2�~b8�{*���_��.��Ǎ���=!��X�����(ۑvL��U֑s�����uh+ѮCgih In 1979 restrictions were imposed on the use of chlordane because of its potential human carcinogenicity. endobj
The pesticide was applied underground around the foundation of homes. Widely used for three decades, chlordaneâs slow breakdown in the environment, toxicity to some wildlife, and potential to cause cancer led to massive restrictions and banning by the EPA. In 1988, all chlordane uses, except its use for fire ant control in power transformers, were voluntarily canceled in the United States (2). and many other insect pests. For chlordane (USEPA/OPP Pesticide Code: 058201) there are 0 labels match. If you are looking for a termite product that would last a long time, Termidor SC is the product of choice. 4 0 obj
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Exposure to chlordane occurs mostly from eating contaminated foods, such as root crops, meats, fish, and shellfish, or from touching contaminated soil. Chlordane Mode of Action Chlordane attacks the central nervous system of pests by blocking chemical signals and enzymes, causing overstimulation. Answer: Chlordane was banned many years ago and there are no forms of it left for home or professional use in the US. stream
$ Chlordane is a pesticide first registered in the United States in 1948 (1). Uses and properties John Emsley, Natureâs Building Blocks: An A-Z Guide to the Elements, Oxford University Press, New York, 2nd Edition, 2011. Chlordane exposure may occur through food but, due to its highly restricted uses, this route does not appear to be a major pathway of exposure. While the Environmental Protection Agency limits the amount of chlordane that industrial producers can release in waste water, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulates chlordane levels in workplaces, there is still a slight risk of exposure. In the 1970's Wright patterson AFB, OH sprayed chlordane pesticide all over base housing. Product identifier Chlordane Other means of identification Item N-11425 CAS number 12789-03-6 Recommended use Not available. Search results for chlordane at Sigma-Aldrich. 2 0 obj
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In its country of origin, the USA, its use is now restricted to underground termite control. System Maintenance Alert: Due to planned maintenance of our internal systems, web functionality including order placement, price and availability checks and SDS display will not be available for Asia and several European countries from Saturday, November 7th at 2:30 CET until Sunday, November 8th at 7:00 AM CET. Though chlordane was banned in the USA long ago, it can be still used in other countries. Before 1978, chlordane was also used as a pesticide on agricultural crops, lawns, and gardens and as a fumigating agent. Chlordane Background. endobj
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And people should know, why it is so dangerous and what happens when it enters the environment.The product could be used as a pesticide on gardens, lawns and crops, and in houses for termite control. In soil chlordane strongly attaches to the particles in upper layers. $ Chlordane was used against insects on food and non-food agricultural crops, residential lawns and gardens, and in buildings. This chemical's molecular formula is C 10 H 6 Cl 8 and molecular weight is 409.78. It doesnât usually get to groundwater. The Chlordane, with the CAS registry number 57-74-9,is also known as CD 68; 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,8-Octachloro-4,7-methano-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydroindane. Chlordane Banned in 1988 $ Chlordane is an insecticide first registered in the United States in 1948 (1). Chlordane pesticide information. However chlordane is still available for human exposure because it is a very stable chemical and is anticipated to persist in the environment for some time. Uses. }.��n�Z���w�̇m��yd���%�&ʣ�Q7h�4������"vF̧T�gvh�i�ʜ�{�ꚷ(,��P���J9����0�2PJ:=Ԧ���C>d�H�8j:�f0g�; �M*cc�H�Mfq��j uJK(Ռ��(ݛwH����P:Ǯ���,]��/-j�7c�L�)
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Chlordane pesticide is a complex mixture of chemicals that have a similar chemical structure. It is a white solid. In several other countries, approved uses have been gradually withdrawn. Chlorine chemistry helps keep drinking water and swimming pools safe. In 1988, all uses of chlordane, except its use for fire ant control in power transformers, were voluntarily canceled in the United States (2). Chlordane, a liquid pesticide developed for agricultural use, could be sprayed around buildings or injected beneath the soil to instantly kill any insect that burrowed, crawled or slithered into it. ßjAW£2ý8îq2¬QÅ>æÒT¼â¿,cDKÐ?qN0Þoë
à+1tâ }±JDÖV¦}d. Chlordane is a man made chemical and popular pesticide that was offered in the United States from 1948-1988. Chlordane was used as a pesticide in the United States from 1948 to 1988. Post Aug 02, 2008 #1 2008-08-02T19:51. Mountain grown. 69. Chlordane was banned 10 years earlier for food crops like corn and citrus, and on lawns and domestic gardens. In 1971 about 25 million lb (11.4 million kg) of chlordane was manufactured in the United States, of which about 8% was used in agriculture, and most of the rest in and around homes. In the United States, chlordane was used for termite-treatment of approximately 30 million homes until it was banned in 1988. Current Use of Chlordane. It has also been used extensively in the control of termites (Smith, 1991). Chlordane is a broad-spectrum contact insecticide that has been used on agricultural crops, including vegetables, small grains, maize, other oilseeds, potatoes, sugarcane, sugar beets, fruits, nuts, cotton, and jute. 3 0 obj
Chlordane is currently used for wood treatment and termite control. (1,3) From 1983 to 1988, chlordane's only approved use was to control termites in homes. Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility - Office of Science Education, Itâs Elemental - The Periodic Table of Elements, accessed December 2014. 3.2 Water In the USA, chlordane is rarely present in drinking-water; when found, it is mainly at Chlordane degrades under natural environmental conditions to photoisomers, such as photo-cis- chlordane, which are more toxic to certain animals than chlordane and also showed higher bioaccumulation. It belongs to the product categories of Method Specific;Oeko-Tex Standard 100;PesticidesMethod Specific. It is used on land against formicidae, coleoptera, noctuidae larvae, saltatoria, subterranean termites (including Coptotermes spp.) When the patterns are different use the bulk material from the sampling site as an analytical standard if the bulk material is readily available or analyze the samples for the major constituents of technical grade chlordane: heptachlor, α- and γ-chlordane, α-nonachlor, β-and γ-chlordene. Since 1988, all uses of chlordane have been banned in the United States (U.S. EPA, 2006). Specific methods Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials. Learn about the uses of chlordane for termite control. When applied properly you ⦠It was used to control termites in homes and other insects on crops. High levels of chlordane can cause damage to the nervous system or liver. Chlordane is a mixture of chemicals once widely used for insect control in the United States. 5��Eg@�X�'�:2�#x�!�a2)����cT%�����r܍5���coA5��>�s endobj
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This chemical has been found in at least 171 of 1,416 National Priorities List sites identified by the Environmental Protection Agency. When chlordane is used in the soil around a house, it kills termites that come into contact with it. chlordane pesticide spray use at wright patterson . ��cV{�Q2�� �"2�5���H�{��~�h�D�[��bY��E8Փ��s��j���Q��W ���^�Y$������$B�1������6����u�ބ�|��s�(�c��-�ax��ϥ�#3X� �zDǰ�tb^.� 5)�0���:ԓ�^��dN� �d�c��Y��r�VwYY��>��PM�Y8��E Chlordane pesticide was used in the United States from the 1940s until 1988, when all approved uses of the pesticide were cancelled. Recommended restrictions None known. Chlordane is a contaminant of indoor air when used for termite control; levels exceeding 1 µg/m3 have been measured (ATSDR, 1989). Use and sources of exposure Chlordane has been used for more than 35 years as a broad- spectrum contact insecticide, mainly on non-agricultural crops and on animals. USES 4.1 Uses 4.1.1 Uses Pesticide for use against invertebrate animals 4.1.2 Description Chlordane is a persistent, non-systemic, contact and ingested insecticide with some fumigant action. $ Chlordane was used on food and non-food agricultural crops, residential lawns and gardens, and against structural Mountain grown. ��˧dԛ�P���V�Y�@��v�9:H��&�"f�h�#�#9Y��/iۡk���@s��R��Ҽ5|h``��IA��;�@��7ݚ6��zU1q��v՟�7*�B#6@�1t�)�G
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