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Toxaphene

Known as: Toxaphene [Chemical/Ingredient], Camphochlor, Polychlorocamphene 
A synthetic mixture of chlorinated camphenes with a yellow waxy appearance that is practically insoluble in water and soluble in aromatic… 
National Institutes of Health

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2000
2000
In vitro and in vivo tumor promoting potency of technical toxaphene, uv-irradiated toxaphene, and biotransformed toxaphene
INTRODUCTION Toxaphene, a complex mixture of polychlorinated camphenes, was first introduced in 1945 by Hercules Co. as Hercules… 
1986
1986
Separation of lipophilic substances in environmental samples with special reference to toxaphene.
A microcolumn of alumina, activated at 250 degrees C over night and deactivated with 2% water in an oven at 150 degrees C, has… 
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Modified multiresidue method for chlordane, toxaphene, and polychlorinated biphenyls in fish
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
Analysis of toxaphene (PCC) and chlordane in biological samples by NCI mass spectrometry.
Several recent reports indicate that both toxaphene (polychlorocamphene, PCC) and chlordane are widespread pollutants in our… 
1980
1980
Toxicities and description of some toxaphene fractions: isolation and identification of a highly toxic component.
Toxaphene was separated into 13 fractions and the toxicity of each fraction was determined. The acute toxicities (LD50) to… 
1980
1980
Behavioral effects of methyl parathion and toxaphene exposure in rats.
The behavior of rats exposed peri- and postnatally to methyl parathion (MP) and toxaphene (T) was examined with a variety of… 
Review
1979
Review
1979
Carcinogenicity of toxaphene: a review.
Toxaphene is highly carcinogenic in rats and mice. Toxaphene induced malignant neoplasms of the liver in rats. Neoplasms at all… 
1979
1979
Bioassay of toxaphene for possible carcinogenicity.
A bioassay of technical-grade toxaphene for possible carcinogenicity was conducted by administering the test chemical in feed to… 
1974
1974
Efficacy of home laundering in removal of DDT, methyl parathion and toxaphene residues from contaminated fabrics
Cotton fields in Louisiana are heavily sprayed with chemicals to control the pests which attack this crop. The use of these… 
1962
1962
A Field Evaluation of Malathion Dust for the Control of Body Lice
During the period January 9 through March 6, 1961, a field evaluation was conducted at a Republic of Korea Army prison farm near… 
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