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ID 704913 Last modified 02.11.2015
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Domain organic chemistryagrochemicalscrop protection
  • an insecticide that is a stereo-isomer of dieldrin
endriin
Usage examples
  • Aruandes esitatakse andmed LOÜ-de hulka kuuluvate püsivate orgaaniliste saasteainete summaarsete (POS-id) heitkoguste kohta ning eraldi järgmiste saasteainete kohta kilogrammides: ... 11) dieldriin, CAS nr 60-57-1; 12) endriin, CAS nr 72-20-8; ...
endrin
Usage examples
  • The problem of persistence in pesticides can be highlighted by noting that this attribute exists in a range from moderately persistent (a lifetime of one to 18 months—2,4-D, atrazine); persistent (lifetime up to 20 years—DDT, aldrin, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor, toxaphene); or permanent (lead, mercury, and arsenic).
Good to know
  • This insecticide is sprayed on the leaves of crops such as cotton and grains. It is also used to control rodents such as mice and voles.
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