Toxicological Profile for Mirex and Chlordecone
CAS#: Mirex 2385-85-5; Chlordecone 143-50-5
Toxicological Profile Information
The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicology and adverse health effects information for the toxic substance described therein. Each peer-reviewed profile identifies and reviews the key literature that describes a substance's toxicological properties.
A useful two page information sheet, the ToxFAQsā¢, is also available.
Toxicological Profile Access
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Complete Profile pdf icon[PDF - 3.6 MB]
Preface/Table of Contents pdf icon[PDF - 783 KB]
1. Relevance to Public Health pdf icon[PDF - 182 KB]
2. Health Effects pdf icon[PDF - 1.0 MB]
3. Toxicokinetics, Susceptible Populations, Biomarkers, Chemical Interactions pdf icon[PDF - 195 KB]
4. Chemical and Physical Information pdf icon[PDF - 30.7 KB]
5. Potential for Human Exposure pdf icon[PDF - 420 KB]
6. Adequacy of the Database pdf icon[PDF - 94.1 KB]
7. Regulations and Advisories pdf icon[PDF - 35.8 KB]
8. References pdf icon[PDF - 367 KB]
Appendices pdf icon[PDF - 1.0 MB]
Reference
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). 2020. Toxicological profile for Mirex and Chlordecone. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service.
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