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Hexachloroethane
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Hexachloroethane is a pesticide residue — Industrial; component of fungicides, insecticides
What it does
Industrial; component of fungicides, insecticides
Where you'll see it
Contaminated air/water
What the research says
Liver could be affected on long-term exposure. Exposure might cause some damage to kidneys.
Regulatory status
- Notes: EPA priority list
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): your liver could be affected if you are exposed to it for a long period of time