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Is Heptachlor vegetarian?

Heptachlor

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Heptachlor is a synthetic organochlorine compound formerly used as an insecticide, now largely banned or restricted due to environmental persistence and toxicity.

Also known as 1,4,5,6,7,8,8-Heptachloro-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-4,7-methanoindene, Heptachlor (ISO)
INCI name Heptachlor
CAS number 76-44-8
EC number 200-962-3
CosIng ID 30125
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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