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| − | A class of organic compounds that contain chlorine. In general, many chlorine compounds are toxic and carcinogenic. The term 'organochlorine' is also used to refer specifically to chlorinate hydrocarbon insecticides. As [ | + | A class of organic compounds that contain chlorine. In general, many chlorine compounds are toxic and carcinogenic. The term 'organochlorine' is also used to refer specifically to chlorinate hydrocarbon insecticides. As [[insecticide|insecticides]], organochlorine compounds are divided into bioaccumulative (DDT and dieldrin) and nonaccumulative (lindane, chlordane). Many of these compounds have been banned or their use is restricted. |
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Latest revision as of 10:00, 10 May 2016
Description
A class of organic compounds that contain chlorine. In general, many chlorine compounds are toxic and carcinogenic. The term 'organochlorine' is also used to refer specifically to chlorinate hydrocarbon insecticides. As insecticides, organochlorine compounds are divided into bioaccumulative (DDT and dieldrin) and nonaccumulative (lindane, chlordane). Many of these compounds have been banned or their use is restricted.