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Benzene, 1-chloro-2-[2,2,2-trichloro-1-(4-chlorophenyl)ethyl]-@2,2,2,o,p'-pentachloroethylidenebisbenzene

Identification

Name:
Benzene, 1-chloro-2-[2,2,2-trichloro-1-(4-chlorophenyl)ethyl]-@2,2,2,o,p'-pentachloroethylidenebisbenzene
Name (English):
Benzene, 1-chloro-2-[2,2,2-trichloro-1-(4-chlorophenyl)ethyl]-@2,2,2,o,p'-pentachloroethylidenebisbenzene
Synonyms:
  • o,p'-DDT
CAS:
789-02-6
EC/EINECS:
212-332-5
Molecular Formula:
C14-H9-Cl5
Uses:
pesticide

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

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NS, UE2
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