| Document ID (ISN) | 108348 |
| CIS number |
08-767 |
| Year |
2007 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) |
| Title |
Toxicological profile for heptachlor (Update) |
| Bibliographic information |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Division of Toxicology/Toxicology Information Branch, 1600 Clifton Road NE, E-29, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA, Aug. 2007. xx, 158p. Illus. Approx. 320 ref. Index. |
| Internet access |
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp12.pdf [in English]
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| Abstract |
This profile has been prepared in accordance with guidelines set by the US Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry and the EPA. The key literature related to the toxic effects of heptachlor and heptachlor epoxide is identified and reviewed. Contents: public health statement; health effects; chemical and physical information; production, import, use and disposal; potential for human exposure; analytical methods; regulations and advisories; glossary. Health hazards may include hepatic disorders and neurotoxic effects. However, insufficient data are available on the harmful health effects of these substances. IARC has classified heptachlor in group 2B (possible human carcinogen). (Update of CIS 96-2226). |
| Descriptors (primary) |
USA; heptachlor; health hazards; toxicology; toxicity evaluation; heptachlor epoxide |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
toxic effects; neurotoxic effects; literature survey; IARC; criteria document; limitation of exposure; exposure evaluation; carcinogenic effects; glossary; hepatic damage |
| Document type |
B - Chemical safety information sheets |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Halogenated hydrocarbons
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