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Benzenehexachloride@ Lindane@BHC@gamma isomer of 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane@Benhexachlor@Benzenehexachloride@gamma-BHC@Gamma-Col@gamma-HCH@ Tri-6@gamma-Hexachlorocyclohexane

Identification Numbers CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008) Lists PDF

Name

Benzenehexachloride@ Lindane@BHC@gamma isomer of 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane@Benhexachlor@Benzenehexachloride@gamma-BHC@Gamma-Col@gamma-HCH@ Tri-6@gamma-Hexachlorocyclohexane

Identification Numbers

  • CAS: 58-89-9
  • EC/EINECS: 200-401-2
  • International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC): 0053

More information

  • Molecular Formula: C6H6Cl6
  • Synonyms: γ-BHC, gamma-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexaclorociclohexano, lindano, 1alfa,2alfa,3ß,4alfa,5alfa,6ß-hexaclorociclohexano, gamma-hexaclorociclohexano, hexaclorociclohexano, lindano (gamma), Bencenohexacloruro, HCH

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS06

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation)

  • GHS08

    Respiratory sensitisation

  • GHS09

    Hazardous to the aquatic environment

H Phrases

  • H301 : Toxic if swallowed

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H332 : Harmful if inhaled

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H312 : Harmful in contact with skin

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H373 ** : May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

    STOT RE (Cat. 2 *) : Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

  • H362 : May cause harm to breast-fed children

    Lact. : Reproductive toxicity

  • H400 : Very toxic to aquatic life

    Aquatic Acute (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment

  • H410 : Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

    Aquatic Chronic (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment

Labelling
Concentration Labelling
M=10

Lists

As per other sources

List generated from dn_risc_sustancias_cancer_otras

List
Category
G-A3, N-2
Source
ACGIH, NTP

As per IARC

Substances classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO) according to their evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. Groups range from 1 (proven human carcinogen) to 4 (probably not carcinogenic to humans). The IARC classification is an international reference in occupational and environmental health.

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IARC Group
GRUPO 2B
IARC Volume
(VOL. 20, SUPL. 7; 1987)
IARC Notes
—

LPCIC (EPER)

Priority substances and specific pollutants within the EU water policy framework, established by the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Priority Substances Directive (2008/105/EC and amendments). Substances posing significant risk to European surface waters and subject to Environmental Quality Standards (EQS).

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EPER Water
EPER Air
1
EPER Soil
1

Carcinogens and mutagens (IARC)

Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.

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IARC Group
Grupo 2B
IARC Volume
(VOL. 20, SUPL. 7; 1987)
IARC Notes
—

Carcinogens (other sources)

Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 3 under the Dangerous Preparations Directive criteria (pre-CLP). Substances with limited evidence or indications of carcinogenicity or mutagenicity.

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Category
G-A3, N-2
Source
ACGIH, NTP

Endocrine disruptors

Substances with endocrine disrupting activity

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Disruptor level
NS, UE1, OSF

Neurotoxic substances

Substances with neurotoxic effects

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Neurotoxic effect
SNC
Level
3
Source
21, 24

Persistent bioaccumulative and toxic

Substances identified as Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic (PBT) according to the criteria of Annex XIII of the REACH Regulation. They pose a special risk of accumulation in the environment and in the food chain.

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Sources
OSPAR
Link
http://www.ospar.org/v_substances/get_page.asp?v1=58899.xls

Aquatic toxicity (Water Framework Directive)

Substances classified with acute aquatic toxicity under the CLP Regulation (H400 phrase, Aquatic Acute 1). They present an immediate hazard to aquatic organisms, and their use or discharge can cause rapid damage to aquatic ecosystems.

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No additional properties defined for this list

Soil contaminants

Substances identified as soil contaminants under Spanish and European environmental regulations. Includes substances capable of persisting in soil, bioaccumulating in the terrestrial food chain, and affecting soil ecosystems and groundwater.

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No additional properties defined for this list

Persistent organic pollutants

Substances identified as persistent organic pollutants

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POP
A
Link
http://chm.pops.int/Convention/POPsReviewCommittee/Chemicalsunderreview/Riskmanagementevaluations/tabid/243/language/en-US/Default.aspx

Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL)

Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period.

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OEL Data
—

Atmospheric emissions

Substances subject to atmospheric emission limitations under the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and its Spanish transposition. Includes pollutants regulated in industrial installation emission permits and best available technique reference documents (BAT/BREF).

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No additional properties defined for this list

EPER Air

Substances from List 2 of Annex III of the IPPC Directive (integrated into the Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU). Pollutants that may affect surface and groundwater bodies and must be considered in the integrated environmental authorisation of industrial installations.

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No additional properties defined for this list

EPER Soil

Substances from List 3 of Annex III of the IPPC Directive (integrated into the Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU). Substances present in waste generated by IPPC installations that must be controlled and minimised within the framework of best available techniques.

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No additional properties defined for this list

Major accident hazards (Seveso)

Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.

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No additional properties defined for this list

Substances under evaluation. PACT

Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).

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Member State
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Activity
—
Last update
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Scope
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Banned biocides

Active substances whose approval for biocidal use has been denied or not renewed under Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 on biocidal products. They may not be placed on the market or used as active substances in biocidal products in the European Union.

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Source
Reglamento (CE) 1048/2005
Exemptions
2006/09/01
Exemptions
—

Prohibited for breastfeeding workers

Substances prohibited for breastfeeding workers

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No additional properties defined for this list

Black list

Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health

List

No additional properties defined for this list

Reproductive toxicants

Substances classified as toxic for reproduction under Regulation 1272/2008

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No additional properties defined for this list