Organochlorine
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OC contains chlorine atoms in molecule
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Soluble in lipid, low molecular weight
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Persistence in environment, long half life
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Example:
Endosulfan
, Aldrin, DDT,
Endrin
,
Methoxychor
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Mechanism toxicity: inhibit Na, K ion channel in
nervous system
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Chronic toxicity: Cancer, anemia