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Abstract
A very complex, but reproducible mixture of at least 177 C10 polychloro derivatives, having an approximate overall empirical formula of C10-H10-Cl8. It is used as an insecticide and may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen: Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985). (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
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- Polychlorocamphene
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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analogs & derivatives, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.
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History Note
91(72); was see under INSECTICIDES, ORGANOCHLORINE 1972-90
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- Insecticides (1966-1972)
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Toxaphene. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014112. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014112
- Toxaphene. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxaphene
- Toxaphene. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q417157