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Hexachloroethane

Level 3ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Hexachloroethane is a pesticide residue — Industrial; component of fungicides, insecticides

What it does

Industrial; component of fungicides, insecticides

Where you'll see it

Contaminated air/water

What the research says

Liver could be affected on long-term exposure. Exposure might cause some damage to kidneys.

Regulatory status

  • Notes: EPA priority list

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): your liver could be affected if you are exposed to it for a long period of time