Dioxin
Dioxin in glass ampoule
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Dioxin (C₁₂H₄Cl₄O₂) is a representative of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs), an extremely persistent organic toxin. Not produced intentionally, but formed as a byproduct during herbicide production, organochlorine compounds, cellulose bleaching, waste and plastic incineration. Known as 'Vietnam poison' — component of Agent Orange herbicide. One of the most toxic synthetic substances.
Specifications
| Chemical formula | C₁₂H₄Cl₄O₂ |
|---|---|
| Name | Dioxin (2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzodioxin) |
| Purpose | Fatal |
| Class | Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin (PCDD), organic toxin |
| Source | Byproduct of herbicide production, organochlorine compounds, cellulose bleaching, waste and plastic incineration |
| Active ingredient | Dioxin |
| Form | Liquid in ampoule |
| Composition | Dioxin, flavoring, purified water |
| Human weight | up to 150 kg |
| Volume | 5 ml |
| Country of manufacture | USA |
| Weight | 5 ml |
| Known application | Component of Agent Orange herbicide ('Vietnam poison') |
| Lethal dose | 1-2 mg/kg body weight for humans |
| Time to death | Acute poisoning: 1-3 weeks; chronic: gradual development with accumulation |
| Mechanism of action | Cumulative poison: accumulates in adipose tissue, liver, skin, not eliminated for decades. Acts at cellular level, disrupting metabolism, enzyme and hormone function, damages DNA. |
| Long-term effects | Causes cancer, mutations, endocrine disorders, and congenital malformations. Lethal in microgram doses. |
| Poisoning symptoms | • Nausea, weakness, loss of appetite • Headaches, muscle pain, convulsions • Skin lesions - 'dioxin acne' (chloracne) • Jaundice, enlarged liver, kidney failure • Men - impotence, women - menstrual cycle disorders • Severe forms - exhaustion, nervous system damage, cancer • Chronic stage - cachexia, depression, complete immune system loss |
| Toxicity | One of the most toxic synthetic substances. Repeated exposure can lead to accumulation with fatal outcome months later. |
| Shelf life and storage conditions | Store only in sealed glass ampoules. Shelf life - up to 10 years under airtight conditions. |
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