Toxicological Profile for Aldrin and Dieldrin
CAS#: 309-00-2 (Aldrin); 60-57-1 (Dieldrin)
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 Profilepdf icon[PDF - 3.95 MB]
Preface/Table of Contentspdf icon[PDF - 703 KB]
1. Relevance to Public Healthpdf icon[PDF - 156 KB]
2. Health Effectspdf icon[PDF - 877 KB]
3. Toxicokinetics, Susceptible Populations, Biomarkers, Chemical Interactionspdf icon[PDF - 178 KB]
4. Chemical and Physical Informationpdf icon[PDF - 73.8 KB]
5. Potential for Human Exposurepdf icon[PDF - 530 KB]
6. Adequacy of the Databasepdf icon[PDF - 183 KB]
7. Regulations and Guidelinespdf icon[PDF - 44.2 KB]
8. Referencespdf icon[PDF - 202 KB]
Appendices pdf icon[PDF - 2.93 MB]
Reference
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). 2022. Toxicological Profile for
Aldrin and Dieldrin. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service.
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