Chlordane & Hexachlorobutadiene Daniel Rikli
Slide Guide! Chlorodane will always be over here!!! Hexachlorobutadiene will always be over here!!!
Composition and reactivity Formula: C 10 H 6 Cl 8 Reacts with strong oxidizers and alkaline reagents Breaks down into toxic gas when heated Formula: C 4 Cl 6 Reaction depends on heat and temperature
Physical Characteristics Amber colored Unstable in weak alkali Stable, though, in acid and alkaline conditions Chlorine like odor Smells like turpentine Not found naturally in the environment
Mode of entry Ingestion of high in fat meat products ITS FAT SOLUABLE Inhalation Breathing Eating Drinking
Major Sources Pest Control!! Rubber compounds Solvent Lubricants Gyroscopes Heat transfer liquid Hydraulic fluid
Toxicity Levels Banned in the US and can only be used for subterranean bugs Lowest dose to cause death is mg/kg Exposure to children shouldn’t exceed 0.3mg/L Adults: 0.4mg/L
Environmental Effects Bioaccumulator Stays in the environment for a long time Readily breaks down in soil Can accumulate in fish and shellfish
Health Risk Nervous system problems Liver problems Increased risk of cancer Not much is known about the effects on humans but mice had nasal irritation and low baby weight Suspected carcinogen Liver and kidney damage
Citations (chlordane) dane/recognition.html dane/recognition.html rmation/chlordane.cfm rmation/chlordane.cfm aryl-dicrotophos/chlordane-ext.html aryl-dicrotophos/chlordane-ext.html
Citations (hexachlorobutadiene) bstance.asp?toxid=168 bstance.asp?toxid=168 tfaq.pdf tfaq.pdf df df