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Organochlorine pesticide groupings based on chemical structure.
| Group | Constituents |
|---|---|
| (i) DDT and analogues | DDT DDE DDD Methoxychlor |
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| (ii) Hexachlorobenzene | Hexachlorobenzene |
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| (iii) Hexachlorocyclohexane | α-HCH, β-HCH, δ-HCH, and γ-HCH |
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| (iv) Cyclodiene | Endosulfan I and endosulfan II Heptachlor Aldrin Dieldrin Endrin |
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| (v) Chlordecone, Kelevan, and Mirex | Chlordecone, Kelevan, and Mirex |
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| (vi) Toxaphene | Toxaphene |
