Heptachlor, an insecticide extensively used in the past for controlling insects in homes, buildings, and on food crops like corn, is known by several commercial trade names. Pure heptachlor appears as a white powder with a distinct camphor-like smell, while less pure grades are tan.
Common Trade Names for Heptachlor
The primary alternative names for heptachlor are its various trade names, which include:
- Heptagran®
- Basaklor®
- Drinox®
- Soleptax®
- Termide®
- Velsicol 104®
These proprietary names were used to market and distribute heptachlor for its insecticidal applications before its widespread use was curtailed.
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