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Is DDT vegan?

DDT

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DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane), also known as clofenotane, is a synthetic organochlorine compound historically used as an insecticide. It is now banned in cosmetics and heavily restricted worldwide due to its toxicity and environmental persistence.

Also known as 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis((4-chlorophenyl)ethane, 1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-bis(4-chlorophenyl)ethane, Clofenotane, Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, Dicophane
INCI name DDT
CAS number 50-29-3
EC number 200-024-3
CosIng ID 28342
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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