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lindane (ISO); γ-HCH or γ-BHC; γ-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane

CAS 58-89-9 · C6H6Cl6
Hazard class
Danger — Toxic, Health hazard, Environmental hazard
Pictograms
ToxicHealth hazardEnvironmental hazard
H-statements
  • H362 May cause harm to breast-fed children
  • H332 Harmful if inhaled
  • H312 Harmful in contact with skin
  • H301 Toxic if swallowed
  • H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
  • H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL TWA 0.5 mg/m3 [skin]
OSHA PEL TWA 0.5 mg/m3 [skin]
IDLH 50 mg/m3
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane · Hexachlorocyclohexane · Hexachlorzyklohexan · Hexachloride, Benzene · Eta hexachlorocyclohexane · RefChem:66976 · Zeta hexachlorocyclohexane · Epsilon hexachlorocyclohexane
Molecular weight
290.8 g/mol
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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