A fatal chlordane poisoning

J Toxicol Clin Toxicol. 1983 Apr;20(2):167-74. doi: 10.3109/15563658308990061.

Abstract

Chlordane was, prior to regulatory action by EPA in 1976, an extensively used insecticide for both household and agricultural pest control purposes. It was readily available to the general public for many years; thus, human exposure, including poisonings, has been documented. A case reporting fatal chlordane ingestion with residue levels in various body tissues is presented. Analyses were performed by gas-liquid chromatography. The highest residue levels were reported in stomach contents, liver, brain, and adipose tissue.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chlordan / analysis
  • Chlordan / poisoning*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pesticide Residues / analysis
  • Tissue Distribution

Substances

  • Pesticide Residues
  • Chlordan