Investigation of Suspected Nonoccupational Human Intoxication/Chlordane Termite Treatment, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, May-June 1977
Abstract
Occupants of a quarters at Ft Monmouth, NJ became ill on the day the quarters were treated for subterranean termites, using a reported 1 percent chlordane water emulsion, by a contract exterminator. Chlordane intoxication was suspected as a cause of the illness. Blood serum samples from the occupants and a neighbor were analyzed for pesticide residues. No evidence of chlordane or its metabolites were found in the serum but normal levels of p,p'-DDE were found. Dust from the occupant's vacuum bag was analyzed for pesticide residues. Chlordane (approximately 30 ppm) was detected and trace amounts of diazinon and malathion were found. A sample of the reported 1 percent chlordane water emulsion was analyzed for composition. The product was found to contain 0.544 percent chlordane, 0.76 ppm diazinon and 0.93 ppm malathion. Recommendations regarding termite inspection and treatment are made in the report.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA045141
Entities
People
- J. H. Vinopal
- Kenneth L. Olds
Organizations
- United States Army Medical Command