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Endosulfan

Medical Definition: A polychlorinated compound used for controlling a variety of insects. It is practically water-insoluble, but readily adheres to clay particles and persists in soil and water for several years. Its mode of action involves repetitive nerve-discharges positively correlated to increase in temperature. This compound is extremely toxic to most fish. (From Comp Biochem Physiol (C) 1993 Jul;105(3):347-61)
Guide Notes: TN 111 for eff on insects
Also Called: alpha-Endosulfan,beta-Endosulfan,Thiotox
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 115-29-7
Previously Indexed: Insecticides (1966-1972)

Endosulfan Medical Definitions and Terms

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