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Identification

Name:
chlordecone
Synonyms:
  • kepona
  • decacloropentaciclo [5,2,1,0(2,6),0(3,9),0(5,8)] decan-4-ona
  • clordecon (ISO)
  • clordecona
CAS:
143-50-0
EC/EINECS:
205-601-3
Molecular Formula:
C10Cl10O
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
1432
Uses:
biocide pesticide pesticide

Black list

Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS06

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation)

  • GHS08

    Respiratory sensitisation

  • GHS09

    Hazardous to the aquatic environment

Signal word

Danger

H Phrases

  • H351 : Suspected of causing cancer

    Carc. (Cat. 2) : Carcinogenicity

  • H311 : Toxic in contact with skin

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H301 : Toxic if swallowed

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H400 : Very toxic to aquatic life

    Aquatic Acute (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment

  • H410 : Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

    Aquatic Chronic (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment

Specific health risks

Carcinogens (other sources) ?

Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 3 under the Dangerous Preparations Directive criteria (pre-CLP). Substances with limited evidence or indications of carcinogenicity or mutagenicity.

Category
CP, N-2
Source
CP65, NTP
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Endocrine disruptors ?

Substances with endocrine disrupting activity

Disruptor level
NS, UE1, OSF
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Neurotoxic substances ?

Substances with neurotoxic effects

Neurotoxic effect
AXONOPATÍA
Level
4
Source
16
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According to IARC ?

Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.

IARC Group
Grupo 2B
IARC Volume
(VOL. 20, SUPL. 7; 1987)
IARC Notes
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Carcinogens and mutagens (Regulation 1272/2008) ?

Substances classified as carcinogenic or mutagenic under Regulation 1272/2008

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Specific environmental risks

Persistent bioaccumulative and toxic ?

Substances identified as Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic (PBT) according to the criteria of Annex XIII of the REACH Regulation. They pose a special risk of accumulation in the environment and in the food chain.

Sources
OSPAR
Link
http://www.ospar.org/v_substances/get_page.asp?v1=143500.xls
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Persistent organic pollutants ?

Substances identified as persistent organic pollutants

POP
A
Link
http://chm.pops.int/Convention/POPsReviewCommittee/Chemicalsunderreview/Riskmanagementevaluations/tabid/243/language/en-US/Default.aspx
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Atmospheric emissions ?

Substances subject to atmospheric emission limitations under the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and its Spanish transposition. Includes pollutants regulated in industrial installation emission permits and best available technique reference documents (BAT/BREF).

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Environmental regulations

LPCIC (EPER)

Priority substances and specific pollutants within the EU water policy framework, established by the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Priority Substances Directive (2008/105/EC and amendments). Substances posing significant risk to European surface waters and subject to Environmental Quality Standards (EQS).

EPER Water
EPER Air
EPER Soil
1
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EPER Soil ?

Substances from List 3 of Annex III of the IPPC Directive (integrated into the Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU). Substances present in waste generated by IPPC installations that must be controlled and minimised within the framework of best available techniques.

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Restriction/prohibition regulations

Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?

Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.

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Substances under PACT evaluation ?

Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).

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