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Is Heptachlor Epoxide vegetarian?

Heptachlor Epoxide

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Heptachlor epoxide is a synthetic organochlorine compound formed as a metabolite/degradation product of the insecticide heptachlor. It is highly persistent in the environment and its presence in food is regulated due to toxicity concerns.

Also known as 2,3-epoxy-1,4,5,6,7,8,8-heptachloro-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-4,7-methanoindane
INCI name Heptachlor Epoxide
CAS number 1024-57-3
EC number 213-831-0
CosIng ID 30021
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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