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Benzene, 1,1'-(dichloroethenylidene)bis[4-chloro-@2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)-1,1-dichloroethylene

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Identification

Name:
Benzene, 1,1'-(dichloroethenylidene)bis[4-chloro-@2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)-1,1-dichloroethylene
Name (English):
Benzene, 1,1'-(dichloroethenylidene)bis[4-chloro-@2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)-1,1-dichloroethylene
Synonyms:
  • DICLORODIFENILDICLOROETILENO
  • p,p'-DDE
  • DDE
CAS:
72-55-9
EC/EINECS:
200-784-6
Molecular Formula:
C14-H8-Cl4
Uses:
pesticide

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

No classifications available

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.

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CP
Source
CP65
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Endocrine disruptors ?

Substances with endocrine disrupting activity

Disruptor level
NS, UE2, OSF
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Neurotoxic substances ?

Substances with neurotoxic effects

Neurotoxic effect
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Level
1
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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.

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OSPAR
Link
http://www.ospar.org/v_substances/get_page.asp?v1=72559.xls
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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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Soil contaminants ?

Substances identified as soil contaminants under Spanish and European environmental regulations. Includes substances capable of persisting in soil, bioaccumulating in the terrestrial food chain, and affecting soil ecosystems and groundwater.

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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
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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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