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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A chlorinated hydrocarbon formerly used as an [ | + | A chlorinated hydrocarbon formerly used as an [[insecticide]], [[fungicide]] and wood preservative. First used in 1948, dieldrin was an effective contact insecticide against [[cockroach|cockroaches]] and [[termite|termites]] with persistent residual action. However, because of its high chemical stability and high toxicity to birds and fish, dieldrin had drastic long-term environmental effects. It is no longer manufactured or used in the United States and its use is banned in most countries. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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HEOD; insecticide no. 457; Octalox; Dieldrx; Dieldrite; Alvit: Quintox; Illoxol; Panoram D-31; Dorytox; Compound 497 | HEOD; insecticide no. 457; Octalox; Dieldrx; Dieldrite; Alvit: Quintox; Illoxol; Panoram D-31; Dorytox; Compound 497 | ||
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| + | * Extremely toxic by skin absorption, ingestion and inhalation. LD50 = 46 mg/kg. | ||
| + | * Carcinogen. | ||
| + | * Severe environmental hazard. | ||
| + | * ChemService: [http://cdn.chemservice.com/product/msdsnew/External/English/N-11688%20English%20SDS%20US.pdf SDS] | ||
| + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
Soluble in most organic solvents. Insoluble in water. | Soluble in most organic solvents. Insoluble in water. | ||
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| − | | 176-177 | + | | 176-177 C |
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ||
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| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: agriculture, history of | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: agriculture, history of [Accessed March 26, 2002] for date of introduction |
* Lynda A. Zycherman, J.Richard Schrock, ''A Guide to Museum Pest Control'', FAIC and Association of Systematics Collections, Washington DC, 1988 | * Lynda A. Zycherman, J.Richard Schrock, ''A Guide to Museum Pest Control'', FAIC and Association of Systematics Collections, Washington DC, 1988 | ||
| − | * Stephen R. Edwards, Bruce M. Bell, Mary Elizabeth King, ''Pest Control in Museums: a Status Report 1980'', Association of | + | * Stephen R. Edwards, Bruce M. Bell, Mary Elizabeth King, ''Pest Control in Museums: a Status Report 1980'', Association of Systematics Collections, Washington DC, 1980 |
* Pam Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002 | * Pam Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002 | ||
Latest revision as of 10:16, 21 July 2022
Description
A chlorinated hydrocarbon formerly used as an Insecticide, Fungicide and wood preservative. First used in 1948, dieldrin was an effective contact insecticide against cockroaches and termites with persistent residual action. However, because of its high chemical stability and high toxicity to birds and fish, dieldrin had drastic long-term environmental effects. It is no longer manufactured or used in the United States and its use is banned in most countries.
Synonyms and Related Terms
HEOD; insecticide no. 457; Octalox; Dieldrx; Dieldrite; Alvit: Quintox; Illoxol; Panoram D-31; Dorytox; Compound 497
Risks
- Extremely toxic by skin absorption, ingestion and inhalation. LD50 = 46 mg/kg.
- Carcinogen.
- Severe environmental hazard.
- ChemService: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in most organic solvents. Insoluble in water.
| Composition | C12H8OCl6 |
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| CAS | 60-57-1 |
| Melting Point | 176-177 C |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 381 |
Resources and Citations
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: agriculture, history of [Accessed March 26, 2002] for date of introduction
- Lynda A. Zycherman, J.Richard Schrock, A Guide to Museum Pest Control, FAIC and Association of Systematics Collections, Washington DC, 1988
- Stephen R. Edwards, Bruce M. Bell, Mary Elizabeth King, Pest Control in Museums: a Status Report 1980, Association of Systematics Collections, Washington DC, 1980
- Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
- G.Caneva, M.P.Nugari, O.Salvadori, Biology in the Conservation of Works of Art, ICCROM, Rome, 1991