Chlordane is a viscous, amber-coloured liquid. Technical-grade chlordane is a mixture
of many structurally related compounds including trans-chlordane, cis-chlordane,
- chlordene, heptachlor, and trans-nonachlor. Chlordane was used as a broad-spectrum pesticide in the United States from 1948 to 1988. The uses included termite control in homes
and pest control on agricultural crops such as maize and citrus, on home lawns, gardens,
turf, and ornamental plants. Chlordane is a persistent organochlorine insecticide. It kills
insects when ingested and on contact. Formulations include dusts, emulsifiable concentrates,
granules, oil solutions, and wettable powder.