Dicofol

Definition of =Dicofol: Dicofol belongs to the group of organochlorine pesticides. It's produced from DDT; its chemical structure is therefore related to DDT and it has similar properties. This is the common definition for =Dicofol, other definitions can be discussed in the article

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The main source of dicofol in the environment is its use as a pesticide used on a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, ornamentals and field crops. A total amount of over 2.700 tonnes of dicofol is used around the world each year, of which 290 tonnes is used in Western Europe. The only European countries which do allow its use are Belgium, Spain, Portugal and France. There are indications that through atmospheric transport the dicophol used in other continents might also affect the North Sea.

Dicofol is very toxic to aquatic organisms, highly bioaccumulative and degrades moderately slowly in soil and sediments. It also possibly has endocrinedisrupting

properties.