Heptachlor

Ensure Accurate Residue Analysis with High-Purity Heptachlor Reference Materials

Heptachlor is a critical compound for residue analysis in food and environmental testing. As a persistent organic pollutant, it requires precise measurement to ensure compliance with stringent regulatory limits. HPC Standards GmbH offers high-purity heptachlor reference materials that meet international quality standards, providing laboratories with the reliability they need for accurate analysis. Trust HPC Standards GmbH for your heptachlor testing needs and ensure the highest level of compliance and safety in your analytical processes.

Product	Catalog No./ CAS No.	Quantity	Price
Heptachlor solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Ethyl acetate	676691 76-44-8	1X1ML	Please log in.
Heptachlor	678038 76-44-8	1X100MG	Please log in.
Heptachlor solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Acetonitrile	678426 76-44-8	1X1ML	Please log in.
Heptachlor solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Methanol	679447 76-44-8	1X1ML	Please log in.
Heptachlor solution Concentration: 10.0 µg/ml Solvent: Acetonitrile	687877 76-44-8	1X10ML	Please log in.

High-Purity Reference Materials for Accurate Residue Analysis

Overview

Heptachlor is an organochlorine compound used as an insecticide. It is typically sold as a white or tan powder and belongs to the cyclodiene class of insecticides. Heptachlor is known for its high stability and persistence in the environment.

Uses

Heptachlor was primarily used for controlling soil insects and termites. It was also used in seed treatment and for controlling pests in crops. However, its use has been significantly restricted due to its environmental and health impacts.

Regulatory

In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has limited the sale of heptachlor products to specific applications, such as fire ant control in underground transformers. Regulatory limits for heptachlor in food and drinking water are strictly enforced to minimize exposure.

Monitoring

Monitoring of heptachlor residues is essential for ensuring compliance with regulatory limits. Laboratories conducting food and environmental analysis rely on high-purity reference materials to accurately measure heptachlor levels.

Health Impact

Heptachlor is classified as a possible human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the EPA. Exposure to heptachlor can lead to changes in the nervous system and immune function, particularly in animals exposed during gestation and infancy. It can also be passed through breast milk.

Environmental Impact

Heptachlor is a persistent organic pollutant (POP) with a long half-life in the environment. It is lipophilic and accumulates in the body fat of humans and animals. Heptachlor epoxide, a metabolite, is more likely to be found in the environment and is more persistent than the parent compound.

Safety Measure

Safety measures include limiting exposure to heptachlor through regulatory controls and monitoring. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set exposure limits for workplace air, and the EPA has established maximum contaminant levels for drinking water.

Analytical Standards

HPC Standards GmbH provides high-purity reference materials for heptachlor, ensuring accurate and reliable residue analysis. Our products meet international quality requirements and the highest industrial standards, making them essential for laboratories conducting food and environmental analysis.

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