2007-01-20 13:28:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Chlordane is useful because, as a chlorinated hydrocarbon, it is persistant in the environment and can kill termites and prevent infestation for decades after it is used to treat soil around and near a house.
Chlordane is important because it is most likely a carcinogen, it has been banned for most uses, and it is most likely hazardous to ecological and human health.
2007-01-20 13:45:24 · answer #1 · answered by Observer in MD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it was a great termite prevention treatment. However, it was also a potent neurotoxin, and with improper application (often by amateurs) it can poison drinking wells.
It had a 20+ years effective life depending on the application.
So the govenment banned its sale.
2007-01-20 21:40:30 · answer #2 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋