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Identification

Name:
alpha-Endosulfan [ISO]
Name (English):
alpha-Endosulfan [ISO]
Synonyms:
  • endosulfan (alfa), endosulfan (beta)
  • alfa-endosulfan
CAS:
959-98-8
Uses:
pesticide

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

No classifications available

Specific health risks

As per IARC ?

Substances classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO) according to their evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. Groups range from 1 (proven human carcinogen) to 4 (probably not carcinogenic to humans). The IARC classification is an international reference in occupational and environmental health.

IARC Group
Grupo 3
IARC Volume
(VOL. 54; 1992)
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Carcinogens and mutagens (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 3
IARC Volume
(VOL. 54; 1992)
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Endocrine disruptors ?

Substances with endocrine disrupting activity

Disruptor level
NS, UE1
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Specific environmental risks

Persistent organic pollutants ?

Substances identified as persistent organic pollutants

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Aquatic toxicity (Water Framework Directive) ?

Substances classified with acute aquatic toxicity under the CLP Regulation (H400 phrase, Aquatic Acute 1). They present an immediate hazard to aquatic organisms, and their use or discharge can cause rapid damage to aquatic ecosystems.

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Restriction/prohibition regulations

Substances under evaluation. PACT ?

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