Heptachlor

CAS Number

76-44-8

Synonym

1,4,5,6,7,8,8-Heptachloro-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-4,7-methanoindene; Aahepta; Agroceres; Basaklor; 3-Chlorochlordene; GPKH; Heptachlorane; Heptagran; Heptagranox; Heptamak; Heptamul; Heptasol; Heptox; NCI-C0080; Rhodiachlor; Soleptax; EPA Pesticide Code: 044801

Occurrence/Use

Previously used as an insecticide; since 1988 use is restricted to controlling fire ants in underground transformers.

More information about Heptachlor

California Public Health Goals Data

Update Date:	02/16/1999
Public Health Goal (mg/L):	0.000008
Health Risk Category:	Carcinogenicity
Cancer Risk at Public Health Goal:	0.000001
CA Maximum Contaminant Level (mg/L):	0.00001
Cancer Risk at Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL):	0.000001
Public Health Goal Technical Support Document:	hepandox.pdf
Related Downloads:	Response to Comments on PHG for Heptachlor and Heptachlor Epoxide
California PHG Comments:	OEHHA 2013. Health Risk Information for Public Health Goal Exceedance Reports