Figure: Molecular structure of Endosulphane

ALS offering for Endosulphane testing

Overview

Endosulfan has been used globally as an insecticide to control insect pests. The compound was first developed in the 1950’s and during the peak in the 1990’a the global consumption exceeded 12 000 tonnes annually. From the change of the millennium and forward concerns related to the use of Endosulfan was raised and limitation on usage was out in place. In 2011 a global ban of the compound was negotiated under the Stockholm convention that took effect in 2012 with a few exemption for an additional 5 years.

Toxicity

Endosulfan is acutely neurotoxic, and endocrine disruptor and can effect human development. Endosulfan is classed as one of the most toxic pesticides on the market today.

Table: International threshold values for Endosulphane

1. VROM (2000) Streefwaarden en interventiewaarden bodemsanering. Staatscourant 24 february 2000/39. Limit depending on classification
2. Crommentuijn et al., Journal of Environmental Management 58 (2000): 297