what is ddt and is it biodegradable or non biodegradable
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DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is a colorless, crystalline, tasteless and almost odorless organochlorine known for its insecticidal properties and environmental impacts. DDT has been formulated in multiple forms, including solutions in xylene or petroleum distillates, emulsifiableconcentrates, water-wettable powders, granules, aerosols, smoke candles and charges for vaporizers and lotions.
DDT, plastics, polythene, bags, insecticides, pesticides, mercury, lead, arsenic, metal articles like aluminum cans, synthetic fibres, glass objects, iron products and silver foils are non-biodegradable pollutants.
DDT, plastics, polythene, bags, insecticides, pesticides, mercury, lead, arsenic, metal articles like aluminum cans, synthetic fibres, glass objects, iron products and silver foils are non-biodegradable pollutants.
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Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
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DDT is the common name of Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane. It is an organochlorine crystal that is tasteless, colourless and almost odorless. It is was originally used an insecticide, until the harmful environmental impacts came to light. Though DDT helped prevent the spread of Malaria and other diseases during the World War II, it was suspected to be a carcinogenic and also affected other wildlife, especially birds. Also presence of DDT in plastic bags, polythene, glass object, silver foils, etc. makes them non-biodegradable.
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