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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

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:
  • 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

  • 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

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.

IARC Group
GRUPO 2B
IARC Volume
(VOL. 20, SUPL. 7; 1987)
IARC Notes
List
As per other sources

List generated from dn_risc_sustancias_cancer_otras

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

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

Category
G-A3, N-2
Source
ACGIH, NTP
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Endocrine disruptors ?

Substances with endocrine disrupting activity

Disruptor level
NS, UE1, OSF
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Neurotoxic substances ?

Substances with neurotoxic effects

Neurotoxic effect
SNC
Level
3
Source
21, 24
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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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Prohibited for breastfeeding workers

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Reproductive toxicants ?

Substances classified as toxic for reproduction under Regulation 1272/2008

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Specific environmental risks

Persistent organic pollutants ?

Substances identified as persistent organic pollutants

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

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

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Environmental 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 Water
EPER Air
1
EPER Soil
1
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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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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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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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Restriction/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.).

Member State
Activity
Last update
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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.

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