Nomination Summary for Pesticides and herbicides (N94318)
Nominated Substances: Benzene hexachloride, p,p'-Dichlorodiphenyl dichloroethylene, Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), Lindane
Nomination Date: 08/25/1994
Nominator: Private Individual
Rationale: Research needed on the potential carcinogenic effects of pesticides and herbicides; potential for widespread human exposure.
NTP Principles: not specified
Agents and Status
The following information relates to the specific agent and may include history from earlier or later nominations for this same agent.
CASRN: 72-55-9
Agent Name: p,p'-Dichlorodiphenyl dichloroethylene
CASRN: 50-29-3
Agent Name: Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT)
CASRN: 58-89-9
Agent Name: Lindane