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Identification
- 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
- Synonyms:
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- 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
- CAS:
- 58-89-9
- EC/EINECS:
- 200-401-2
- Molecular Formula:
- C6H6Cl6
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
- 0053
- Uses:
- pesticide biocide insecticide pesticide rodenticide
Black list
Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation)
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Respiratory sensitisation
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Hazardous to the aquatic environment
H Phrases
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H301 : Toxic if swallowed
Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity
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H332 : Harmful if inhaled
Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity
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H312 : Harmful in contact with skin
Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity
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H373 ** : May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
STOT RE (Cat. 2 *) : Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
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H362 : May cause harm to breast-fed children
Lact. : Reproductive toxicity
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H400 : Very toxic to aquatic life
Aquatic Acute (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment
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H410 : Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Aquatic Chronic (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment
Labelling
| Concentration | Labelling |
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| M=10 |
Specific health risks
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.
As per other sources
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.
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.
Endocrine disruptors ?
Neurotoxic substances ?
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.
Prohibited for breastfeeding workers
Substances prohibited for breastfeeding workers
ListSpecific environmental risks
Persistent organic pollutants ?
Substances identified as persistent organic pollutants
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.
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.
ListAtmospheric 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).
ListEnvironmental regulations
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).
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.
ListEPER 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.
ListMajor 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.
ListRestriction/prohibition regulations
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.).
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.