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Endrin dust

Airborne crystalline endrin insecticide particulate generated during handling of the solid pesticide.

Airborne form

dust

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

seizuresstuporheadachedizzinessabdominal discomfortnauseavomitinginsomniaaggressivenessconfusiondrowsinessweaknessloss of appetiteliver damage

Evidence

The NIOSH Pocket Guide describes endrin as a colorless-to-tan crystalline insecticide solid and identifies inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin, and eye contact routes; reported effects include seizures, neurologic and gastrointestinal symptoms, behavioral changes, weakness, and liver damage in animals.

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Exposure Limits; Physical Description; Exposure Routes; Symptoms · 1
Physical Description Colorless to tan, crystalline solid with a mild, chemical odor. [insecticide] Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms epileptiform convulsions; stupor, headache, dizziness; abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting; insomnia; aggressiveness, confusion; drowsiness, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion); anorexia; In Animals: liver damage.

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