Dieldrin iii notice the office of research and development ord has produced this document to provide procedures for the derivation of equilibrium partitioning sediment benchmarks esbs for the insecticide dieldrin. This fact sheet is one in a series of summaries about hazardous substances and their. Health effects support document for aldrindieldrin prepared for. Information on each chemical is customized to ensure that.
No data on acute inhalation toxicity are available on which to base the idlh for dieldrin. However, chronic exposure to lower amounts of dieldrin also has adverse effects because dieldrin accumulates in the body. Dieldrin is a neurotoxin and works by overstimulating the central nervous system. Physical examinations took place twice a year, and blood. Many osha regulations have specific goals, whereas hcs sets only general performance standards which employers have the flexibility to adapt to their specific workplace, work force, work practices, and work situations. It is one in a series of public health statements about hazardous substances and their health effects. The water contamination levels were higher than the levels allowed by brazilian law administrative rules 361990 and 14692000 ministry of health highest permissible level. The epa limits the amount of aldrin and dieldrin that may be present in drinking water to 0. Workers were exposed for various periods up to 15 yr. The trade names used for dieldrin include alvit, dieldrix, octalox, quintox, and red shield.
Esbs may be useful as a complement to existing sediment assessment tools. Read the support documents for aldrin and dieldrin. Carboxyatractyloside potassium salt safety data sheet. Dieldrin analytical standards 60571, n11688100mg chem. Safety data sheet according to 29cfr19101200 and ghs rev. Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation. Cdc niosh pocket guide to chemical hazards dieldrin. In the 1950s seedeating birds were exposed to lethal doses and predatory birds accumulated doses ingested from their prey, which caused them to lay eggs with shells too thin to. Dieldrin is an oxidized version of the similar compound aldrin, from which it is produced. Eye contact direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation. Following the banning or great reduction in the use of most organochlorine pesticides, populations have rebounded in virtually every part of the world and now exceed historical levels in many regions. Linking to a nonfederal website does not constitute an endorsement by cdc or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website.
Dispose of contentscontainer according to section of the sds. Regulatory determination 1 support documents for aldrin. Nicole burca, ronald ross watson, in omega3 fatty acids in brain and neurological health, 2014. Keep container tightly closed store locked up dispose of contents and container as instructed in section. Sections i health hazard assessments for noncarcinogenic effects and. Mp biomedicals australasia pty limited unit 12, 167 prospect hwy. One possible mechanism is that insect gaba receptors are more sensitive than mammalian gabaa receptors to fipronil and dieldrin. However, the mechanism of selective toxicity of these insecticides between mammals and insects remains to be seen.
Fish raised in salmon farms are more susceptible to dieldrin poisoning because of the contaminants in their feed jenkins et al. Safety data sheet according to federal register vol. See actual entry in rtecs for complete information. Dieldrin introduction, msds, technology, processing. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. Differential actions of fipronil and dieldrin insecticides. Environmental protection agency office of water 4304t health and ecological criteria division.
Buy high purity dieldrin analytical standards from chem service inc. Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the cdc website the centers for disease control and prevention cdc cannot attest to the accuracy of a nonfederal website. Dieldrin occurs as white crystals or tancoloured flakes, odourless or with mild chemical odour. While working with material safety data sheets msds, i found that manufacturers sometimes used obscure names for constituent chemicals and i didnt always have a good idea of what i was. Dieldrin is an organochlorine insecticide whose use has been cancelled or suspended in the united states. Dieldrin is more resistant to oxidation than is aldrin, but is attacked by ozone. Guide to laboratory sinksewer disposal of wastes vanderbilt.
Chemical name partition coefficient aldrin 309002 5. This public health statement is the summary chapter from the toxicological profile for aldrin and dieldrin. Special protective equipment selfcontained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire. Dieldrin is closely related to aldrin, which reacts further to. Fipronil and dieldrin are known to inhibit gaba receptors in both mammals and insects. Dieldrin is a synthetic chemical used to kill insects. Chemicals in private drinking water wells dieldrin fact. Aldrin and dieldrin facts florida department of health. Dieldrin definition of dieldrin by the free dictionary. From the 1950s until 1970, wide use of dieldrin on corn and cotton occurred. Only select registry of toxic effects of chemical substances rtecs data is presented here. Use extinguishing media in section 5 for extinction. The traditional management system for these farmers is to rotate paddocks between potato. Dieldrin investigated as an agricultural chemical, mutagen, reproductive effector, and tumorigen.
Hazard identification of the potential for dieldrin. Dieldrin is a synthetic pesticide commonly used between the 1950s to the 1970s for agricultural practices martyniuk et al. Aldrindieldrin an assessment of the health risks of. Predicted data is generated using the us environmental protection agencys episuite. Material safety data sheet hazardous toxin and toxin. First aid measures first aid measures general advice show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. In terrestrial organisms, accumulation of dieldrin in fat tissues is known to increase with increasing trophic level of the organism with predators at the top of the food chain. Ingestion of large amounts of dieldrin causes convulsions and death. This fact sheet discusses possible health risk from exposure to low levels of chemicals typically. The dieldrin contamination issue until 1987, the organochlorine, dieldrin was used by potato farmers in several areas of southern victoria to control insect pests such as wire worm gonocephalum pterohelaeus and white fringed weevil graphognathus leucoloma. Some chemicals in this database contain more information than others due to the original reason this information was collected and how the compilation was accomplished. Health effects support document for aldrindieldrin. Hazardous according to criteria of nohsc material safety data sheet hazardous 1. Chemicals in private drinking water wells dieldrin fact sheet florida department of health, division of environmental health.
Agency procedures for the derivation of equilibrium. Dieldrin is 100% degraded by sodium or lithium in liquid ammonia but this is not a practical disposal method. The chosen idlh, therefore, has been estimated from the statement by deichmann and gerarde 1969 that an oral dose of 65 mgkg is believed to be a reasonable estimate of the lethal dose in man. Dieldrin c12h8cl6o cid 969491 structure, chemical names, physical and. It has been used to control locusts, tropical disease vectors, in termite control by direct soil injection, and nonfood seed and plant treatment. Components niosh health effects niosh target organs dieldrin cns, liver, skin, kidneys in animals. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Jager 1970 reported an extensive study of 826 chemical workers involved in production of aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, and telodrin. Dieldrin definition is a white crystalline persistent toxic chlorinated compound c12h8cl6o used especially formerly as an insecticide. Potassium metal cas no 7440097 material safety data sheet sds msds. Aldrin is not an insecticide, but it converts to dieldrin in vivo. Read the product manufacturers material safety data.
Dieldrin page 2 of 6 determining your exposure read the product manufacturers material safety data sheet msds and the label to determine product ingredients and important safety and health information about the product mixture. P280 wear protective gloves protective clothing eye protection face protection. This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions faqs about aldrin and dieldrin. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment see section 8. For more information, call the cdc information center at 18002324636. Regulatory determination 1 support documents for aldrin and dieldrin.
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