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Is Toxaphene vegetarian?

Toxaphene

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Toxaphene is a synthetic insecticide mixture of over 670 chlorinated compounds, produced by chlorinating camphene. It was used primarily on cotton crops but is now banned in many countries due to toxicity and persistence.

Also known as Camphechlor (ISO)
INCI name Toxaphene
CAS number 8001-35-2
EC number 232-283-3
CosIng ID 30132
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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