Alternatives to Persistent Organic Pollutants

POP's Factsheets

Learn more about the production, health effects and alternatives to 12 focal POPs.

Chlordane (DOC: 37.0 KB)
DDT (DOC: 36.0 KB)
Dieldrin/Aldrin (DOC: 35.0 KB)
Dioxins/Furans (DOC: 36.0 KB)
Endrin (DOC: 39.0 KB)
HCB (DOC: 34.0 KB)
Heptachlor (DOC: 34.0 KB)
Mirex (DOC: 35.0 KB)
PCBs (DOC: 36.0 KB)
Toxaphene (DOC: 35.0 KB)

Last updated 17 June 2002.

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