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Kepone--hazard evaluation

S S Epstein

    The Science of the Total Environment
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Kepone, a persistent pesticide, is no longer manufactured in the U.S. but its adduct, Kelevan, is still used. Both exhibit significant toxicity, posing risks to wildlife and humans.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Science
    • Toxicology
    • Pesticide Research

    Background:

    • Kepone is a persistent chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticide.
    • Its use in the U.S. was cancelled in 1977.
    • An adduct, Kelevan, is still in use for pest control.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the properties and uses of Kepone and its adduct, Kelevan.
    • To highlight the toxicological and environmental impacts of Kepone.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of Kepone's historical uses and documented effects.
    • Analysis of current uses of Kelevan and its distribution.
    • Summary of toxicological data and environmental dispersion studies.

    Main Results:

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    • Kepone was used for agricultural and non-food pest control.
    • Kelevan is used in Eastern Europe, Ireland, and South America for pest control.
    • Kepone exhibits acute and chronic toxicity, including neurotoxicity, reproductive impairment, and carcinogenicity in rodents.
    • Significant environmental dispersion and aquatic toxicity have been documented.

    Conclusions:

    • Kepone poses significant health risks to wildlife and humans.
    • The environmental persistence and toxicity of Kepone necessitate ongoing monitoring.
    • The continued use of Kelevan warrants further toxicological and environmental assessment.