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Were you injured in Paramus, NJ, by exposure to the pesticide Chlordane?
Chlordane is a chemical pesticide that was used in the United States from 1948 to 1988. Until 1978, chlordane was also used as a pesticide in Paramus on agricultural crops, lawns and gardens -- when it was banned for all uses except for termite control. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned all uses of chlordane in 1988.
In the soil, chlordane attaches to particles in the upper layers of soil, but it is unlikely to enter into groundwater. Chlordane is known to remain in some soils for over 20 years.
Chlordane can enter the body either though skin contact from touching contaminated soil, through the lungs by breathing contaminated air or through the digestive tract if swallowed.
Most health effects that may be linked to chlordane exposure are linked to nervous system and digestive system disorders. Chlordane exposure can also cause:
- Liver problems
- Convulsions
- Headaches
- Muscle weakness
- Vision problems
Nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea
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