Methoxychlor

Ensure Accurate Residue Analysis with High-Purity Methoxychlor Standards

HPC Standards GmbH offers top-tier Methoxychlor reference materials, tested to meet international quality standards. Essential for laboratories in food and environmental analysis, our high-purity standards guarantee compliance with regulatory limits and reliable results. Partner with us for precision and excellence in residue analysis.

Product	Catalog No./ CAS No.	Quantity	Price
2,4'-Methoxychlor solution Concentration: 10 µg/ml Solvent: Cyclohexane 10 µg/ml Cyclohexane	679085 30667-99-3	1X10ML	On request
2,4'-Methoxychlor solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Cyclohexane	679087 30667-99-3	1X1ML	Please log in.
2,4'-Methoxychlor	679088 30667-99-3	1X10MG	Please log in.
D14-Methoxychlor	680390 1644449-82-0	1X10MG	Please log in.
D14-Methoxychlor solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Ethyl acetate	690650 1644449-82-0	1X1ML	Please log in.
ISO 17034 Reference Material Methoxychlor	674954 72-43-5	1X100MG	Please log in.
Methoxychlor solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Acetone	676131 72-43-5	1X5ML	Please log in.
Methoxychlor solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Ethyl acetate	678349 72-43-5	1X5ML	Please log in.
ISO 17034 Certified Reference Material Methoxychlor	691352 72-43-5	1X50MG	Please log in.

Methoxychlor is a synthetic organochloride insecticide, now obsolete, used for protecting crops, ornamentals, livestock, and pets against various insects. It is essential for laboratories conducting food and environmental analysis to ensure compliance with regulatory limits.

Overview

Methoxychlor, chemically known as 1,1′-(2,2,2-Trichloroethane-1,1-diyl)bis(4-methoxybenzene), is a synthetic organochloride insecticide. It was initially developed as a replacement for DDT but has since been banned due to its acute toxicity, bioaccumulation, and endocrine disruption activity.

Uses

Methoxychlor was used to protect crops, ornamentals, livestock, and pets against fleas, mosquitoes, cockroaches, and other insects. It was applied as a spray or dust, often mixed with a petroleum-based fluid.

Regulatory

The use of methoxychlor as a pesticide was banned in the United States in 2003 and in the European Union in 2002. It is listed as a persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemical by the EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program and is a waste minimization priority chemical.

Monitoring

Methoxychlor does not dissolve readily in water and can be detected in sediments of aquatic ecosystems. Its degradation may take many months, and it accumulates in the food chain. Maximum pesticide residue limits for the EU/UK are set at 0.01 mg/kg for oranges and apples.

Health Impact

Human exposure to methoxychlor occurs via air, soil, and water, primarily affecting those who work with the substance. High doses in animal models can lead to neurotoxicity and reproductive toxicity. Some metabolites have estrogenic effects, potentially affecting the reproductive systems of both males and females. The EPA has determined that methoxychlor is not classifiable as a carcinogen.

Environmental Impact

Methoxychlor is persistent in the environment, bioaccumulating in the food chain. It can be detected in sediments and has been found to have endocrine-disrupting effects on wildlife. Its use has been eliminated under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.

Safety Measure

Exposure to methoxychlor should be minimized, especially for those working with the substance. It is recommended to wash all foods to prevent contamination. Personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used when handling methoxychlor.

Analytical Standards

HPC Standards GmbH provides high-purity reference materials for methoxychlor, ensuring accurate and reliable residue analysis. Our products are tested according to international quality requirements and meet the highest industrial standards, essential for laboratories conducting food and environmental analysis to ensure compliance with regulatory limits.

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