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MeSH Heading: Toxaphene
Tree Number(s): D02.455.426.100.080.550.795; D02.455.526.439.913; D04.075.080.500.795
Unique ID: D014112
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014112
Scope Note: A very complex, but reproducible mixture of at least 177 C10 polychloro derivatives, having an approximate overall empirical formula of C10-H10-Cl8. It is used as an insecticide and may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen: Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985). (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
Entry Term(s): Polychlorocamphene
Pharm Action: Insecticides
CAS Type 1 Name: Toxaphene
Previous Indexing: Insecticides (1966-1972)
Public MeSH Note: 91; was see under INSECTICIDES, ORGANOCHLORINE 1972-90
History Note: 91(72); was see under INSECTICIDES, ORGANOCHLORINE 1972-90
Date Established: 1991/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2019/07/05

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