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Chlordecone Health & Safety Guide (Health and Safety Guide)

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EAN 9789241510417 · World Health Organization · chemistry - general

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Name
Chlordecone Health & Safety Guide (Health and Safety Guide)
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
9789241510417
Brand / Manufacturer
World Health Organization
Category
chemistry - general
GS1 Prefix
Bookland (ISBN-13) (GS1 prefix 978)

Regulated substances (1)

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Chlordecone (CAS 143-50-0)

Chlordecone, also known as Kepone, is a pesticide that was used to control insects on crops like bananas and potatoes. It belongs to a group of chemicals called persistent organic pollutants (POPs), which means it doesn't break down easily in the environment and can build up in the bodies of animals and people over time. Because of these properties, chlordecone can travel long distances in air and water, and it poses risks to wildlife and human health. The Stockholm Convention on POPs, a global treaty, added chlordecone to its list of chemicals for elimination in 2009 (Annex A). This means countries that signed the treaty agree to stop producing and using it, with some exceptions for specific needs. The regulation aims to protect ecosystems and people from long-term exposure. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative. Source: Stockholm Convention on POPs (https://www.pops.int/TheConvention/ThePOPs/ListingofPOPs/)

Stockholm POP (1)

Source: Stockholm Convention

EU Cosmetic Prohibited (Annex II) (1)

Source: EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II

EU Pesticide Active Substance (1)

Source: EU Commission DG SANTE Pesticides DB

NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (US) (1)

Source: U.S. CDC NIOSH

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