Endrin: Environmental Health Criteria Series No 130 (Environmental Health Criteria,)

Evaluates the risks to human health and the environment posed by endrin, an organochlo-rine insecticide used since the 1950s to protect cotton, rice, sugar cane, maize, and other crops against a wide range of agricultural pests. Because of its high toxicity and persistence in the environment, endrin has been banned in many countries and severely restricted in others. Ingestion of contaminated food is the most important route of human exposure. First Draft Prepared By Dr G. T. Van Esch And Dr E. A. H. Van Heemstra-lequin. Published Under The Joint Sponsorship Of The United Nations Environment Programme, The International Labour Organisation, And The World Health Organization. At Head Of Title On Cover: Ipcs International Programme On Chemical Safety. Summary In English, French And Spanish. Includes Bibliographical References.