Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT)
CAS Number
50-29-3Synonym
Azotox; Chlofenotan; Chlorophenothane; Chlorphenotoxum; Citox; Clofenotane; DDT; Dedelo; Deoval; Detox; Dibovin; Dicophane; Dodat; Dykol; Estonate; Genitox; Gesafid; Gesarex; Gesarol; Gyron; Hildit; Ivoran; Ixodex; Kopsol; Mutoxan; NCI-C00464; Neocid; Caswell No. 308; Parachlorocidum; Pentachlorin; Pentacidium; Rukseam; Tafidex; Zeidane; Zerdane; 1,1-Bis(4-chlorophenyl)-2,2,2-trichloroethane; EPA Pesticide Code: 029201
Occurrence/Use
Insecticide. Banned for agricultural use in the US in 1972; Stockholm Convention (not ratified by the US) restricted use to public health vector control in 2004.

Soil Screening
Last CHHSL revision: | 1/2005 |
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CHHSL Comments: |
For chemical-specific screening levels for use in assessing contaminated sites, please see HHRA Note 3 (DTSC HERO). https://www.dtsc.ca.gov/assessingrisk/humanrisk2.cfm |
Cancer Potency Information
Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: | 9.7 E-5 |
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Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 3.4 E-1 |
Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 3.4 E-1 |
Comments/References: |
US EPA 1988. IRIS Database: Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane. |
Proposition 65
Chemical Status
Cancer: | Currently listed |
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Reproductive Toxicity : | Currently listed |
Cancer
Listed as causing : | Listed as causing: Cancer |
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Date of Listing: |
Reproductive Toxicity
Listed as causing: | Developmental Toxicity Male Reproductive Toxicity Female Reproductive Toxicity |
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Developmental Toxicity | |
Date of Listing: | |
Basis for Listing : | Authoritative Bodies-National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Authoritative Bodies-US Environmental Protection Agency |
Male Reproductive Toxicity | |
Date of Listing: | |
Basis for Listing : | Authoritative Bodies-National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Authoritative Bodies-US Environmental Protection Agency |
Female Reproductive Toxicity | |
Basis for Listing: | Authoritative Bodies-National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Authoritative Bodies-US Environmental Protection Agency |
Safe Harbor Levels
Cancer |
Comments
Public notices related to this chemical
- Reconsideration of Technical Grade DDT, Benzo(a)pyrene and Zearalenone Relative to the Preparation of Hazard Identification Documents
- CORRECTION Request for Information on Benzo(a)pyrene, Technical Grade DDT and Zearalenone: Chemicals to be Considered by DART IC
- Request for Information on Chemicals to be Considered by DART Identification Committee
- 27 Chemicals Listed Effective May 15, 1998 as Known to the State to Cause Cancer or Reproductive Toxicity
- Notice of Intent to List 31 Chemicals
- Availability of Final Data Summaries and Priorities for Chemicals with Respect to Their Potential to Cause Birth Defects or Other Reproductive Harm