DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)

More information about Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT)

Chemical Status

Cancer:	Currently listed
Reproductive Toxicity:	Currently listed

Chemical Listing Details

Cancer

Listed as causing:	Listed as causing: Cancer
Date of Listing:	10/01/1987
Basis for Listing:	State's Qualified Experts

Reproductive Toxicity

Listed as causing:	Developmental Toxicity Male Reproductive Toxicity Female Reproductive Toxicity
Developmental Toxicity
Date of Listing:	05/15/1998
Basis for Listing:	Authoritative Bodies-National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Authoritative Bodies-US Environmental Protection Agency
Male Reproductive Toxicity
Date of Listing:	05/15/1998
Basis for Listing:	Authoritative Bodies-National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Authoritative Bodies-US Environmental Protection Agency
Female Reproductive Toxicity
Date of Listing:	05/15/1998
Basis for Listing:	Authoritative Bodies-National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Authoritative Bodies-US Environmental Protection Agency

Safe Harbor Levels

Cancer
No Significant Risk Level (NSRL):	2 µg/day

Notes

Listing for developmental and reproductive effects using synonym p,p'-DDT. Please note that DDD, DDE, and DDT are listed separately under Proposition 65, but the NSRLs are for DDT, DDE, and DDD in combination.

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