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Identifying information, including synonyms, ID numbers, use type, chemical classification, a link to a list of all products containing this chemical and a list of the top crops this pesticide is used on in California. | |
Signs and symptoms of poisoning, first aid, and links to treatment information for this chemical. | |
Link to information on toxicity to humans, including carcinogenicity, reproductive and developmental toxicity, neurotoxicity, and acute toxicity. | |
Links to world-wide registration status as well as regulatory information for the U.S. and California. | |
Water quality standards and physical properties affecting water contamination potential. | |
Toxicity to aquatic organisms. | |
List of chemicals in the same family, including breakdown products, salts, esters, isomers, and other derivatives. | |
Chemical Identification and Use for Lindane |
Basic Identification Information About This Chemical |
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Chemical Name: | Lindane |
CAS Number: | 58-89-9 |
U.S. EPA PC Code: | 009001 |
CA DPR Chem Code: | 359 |
Molecular Weight: | 290.83 |
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Additional Resources About This Chemical Class and Use Type | |
Other Names for this Chemical | |
(US EPA PC Code ) , (1alpha,2alpha,3beta,4alpha,5alpha,6beta)-1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane , 009001 (US EPA PC Code Text ) , 050 (PDP Code) , 359 (CA DPR Chem Code) ) , 58-89-9 (CAS number) , 58899 , 58899 (CAS number without hyphens) , Benhexachlor , BHC, gamma isomer , Exagama , Forlin , Gallouama , Gamaphex , Gamma isomer of benzene hexachloride from lindane , Gamma-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane , gamma-BHC , Gamma-BHC from lindane , Gamma-HCH , Gamma-HCH , Lindane , gamma-Hexachlorocyclohexane , gamma-Hexachlorocyclohexane(HCH or Lindane) , Gammex , Hexachlorocyclohexane (gamma isomer) , Hexachlorocyclohexane, gamma- , Inexit , Isotox , Lindafor , Lindagam , Lindagrain , Lindagranox , Lindalo , Lindamul , Lindan , Lindane , Lindane ( Gamma isomer of benzene hexachloride ) (99% pure gamma isomer required) , Lindane (BHC gamma) , LINDANE (CA DPR Chem Code Text ) , Lindane (gamma - HCH) , lindane (gamma-bhc) , Lindane (gamma-HCH) , Lindane and other hexachlorocyclohexane isomers , Lindane [Cyclohexane, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachloro-,(1.alpha.,2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.,5.alpha.,6.beta.)-] , Lindano , Lindapoudre , Lindaterra , Novigan , OMS 17 , Silvanol , ? -Hexachlorocyclohexane (under Lindane and Other Hexachlorocyclohexane | |
Products Containing This ChemicalCurrent and historic U.S. registered products | |
Signs and Symptoms of Lindane Poisoning |
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NOTE! There may be other diseases and chemicals that have similar symptoms. |
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If you have a poisoning emergency in the United States call 1-800-222-1222. |
Lindane is a Organochlorine compound. |
Symptoms of Poisoning with Organochlorine Compounds |
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- Hypersensitive to stimulation, sensation of prickling, tingling or creeping on skin. |
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Source for Group Symptoms: Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisoning, 5th edition, U.S. EPA, Chapter 6. |
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Treatment for Organochlorine Poisoning | ||||
See: Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisoning, 5th edition, U.S. EPA, Chapter 6, page 58. | ||||
Symptoms of Lindane Exposure from the International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC) |
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NOTE! PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE! |
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Route of Exposure |
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Inhalation | Convulsions. Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Weakness. Tremors. Paresthesias. Symptoms may be delayed (see Notes). | Fresh air rest. Artificial respiration if indicated. Refer for medical attention. | |
Skin | MAY BE ABSORBED! | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention. Wear protective gloves when administering first aid. | |
Eyes | Redness. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible) then take to a doctor. | |
Ingestion | Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. (Further see Inhalation). | Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink. Rest. Refer for medical attention. | |
Notes for ICSC Information | |||
Depending on the degree of exposure periodic medical examination is indicated. Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. The relation between odour and the occupational exposure limit cannot be indicated. Do NOT take working clothes home. Gammexane Tri-6 Lindafor Lindatox Agrocide Isotox Esoderm Aparasin are trade names. |
Toxicity Information for Lindane |
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Summary Toxicity Information | ||||||
PAN Bad Actor Chemical 1 | Acute Toxicity 2 | Carcinogen | Cholinesterase Inhibitor | Ground Water Contaminant | Developmental or Reproductive Toxin | Endocrine Disruptor |
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Indicates high toxicity in the given toxicological category. | ![]() |
Indicates no available weight-of-the-evidence summary assessment. For additional information on toxicity from scientific journals or registration documents, see the "Additional Resources for Toxicity " section of the chemical detail page. |
1. PAN Bad Actors are chemicals that are one or more of the following: highly acutely toxic, cholinesterase inhibitor, known/probable carcinogen, known groundwater pollutant or known reproductive or developmental toxicant. NOTE! Because there are no authoritative lists of Endocrine Disrupting (ED) chemicals, EDs are not yet considered PAN Bad Actor chemicals. | |||
2. The acute toxicity reported on this page is of the pure chemical ingredient only and may not reflect the acute toxicity of individual pesticide products. To view acute toxicity of individual products, click on 'View Products' link in the 'Chemical Identification' section above. | |||
Detailed Toxicity Information |
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Acute Toxicity 2 |
Lindane | |
WHO Acute Hazard TRI Acute Hazard Material Safety Data Sheets Acute rating from U.S. EPA product label U.S. NTP Acute Toxicity Studies ![]() Cholinesterase Inhibitor |
II, Moderately Hazardous Not Listed Not Available Moderately Toxic Moderately to Highly Toxic No |
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2. The acute toxicity reported on this page is of the pure chemical ingredient only and may not reflect the acute toxicity of individual pesticide products. To view acute toxicity of individual products, click on 'View Products' link in the 'Chemical Identification' section above. | ||
Cancer Information |
Lindane | |
IARC Carcinogens U.S. NTP Carcinogens California Prop 65 Known Carcinogens U.S. EPA Carcinogens TRI Carcinogen |
2B, Possible Reasonably Anticipated Yes Suggestive Not Listed |
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Endocrine Disruption |
Lindane | |
Illinois EPA list Keith list Colborn list Benbrook list Danish Inert list EU list |
Known Yes Yes Yes Not listed Yes |
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Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity |
Lindane | |
CA Prop 65 Developmental Toxin U.S. TRI Developmental Toxin CA Prop 65 Female Reproductive Toxin CA Prop 65 Male Reproductive Toxin U.S. TRI Reproductive Toxin |
Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed |
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Chemicals of Special Concern |
Lindane | |
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Bad Actors PAN Dirty Dozen list |
Yes Yes |
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Water Pollution Potential and Criteria for Lindane |
Regulatory Information for Lindane |
International Regulatory Status |
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UNEP Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP) UNEP Prior Informed Consent Chemical (PIC) WHO Obsolete Pesticide |
Reviewed Yes Not Listed |
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U.S. and California Regulatory Status |
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U.S. EPA Registered U.S. EPA Hazardous Air Pollutant U.S. EPA Minimum Risk Pesticide (25b list) CA Registered CA Groundwater Contaminant CA Toxic Air Contaminant |
No Yes No No Not Listed HAPTAC, Pesti |
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Maximum Tolerance and Residue Levels |
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Codex Alimentarius (UN FAO Maximum Residue Limits) U.S. Maximum Tolerance Levels European Union Maximum Residue Levels |
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Ecotoxicity for Lindane |
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Aquatic Ecotoxicity |
All Toxic Effects for Organism Group |
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Organism Group | Effects Noted |
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Accumulation, Behavior, Cell(s), Development, Growth, Histology, Morphology, Mortality, Physiology |
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Accumulation, Development, Intoxication, Mortality |
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Accumulation, Biochemistry, Enzyme(s), Growth, Physiology, Population |
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Growth, Histology, Population |
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Accumulation, Behavior, Biochemistry, Development, Genetics, Growth, Hormone(s), Mortality, No Effect Coded, Physiology, Population, Reproduction |
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Behavior |
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Accumulation, Avoidance, Behavior, Biochemistry, Cell(s), Development, Enzyme(s), Feeding Behavior, Genetics, Growth, Histology, Hormone(s), Immunological, Intoxication, Morphology, Mortality, No Effect Coded, Physiology, Reproduction |
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Accumulation, Behavior, Development, Enzyme(s), Genetics, Growth, Histology, Intoxication, Mortality, Physiology, Population, Reproduction |
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Accumulation, Behavior, Biochemistry, Development, Enzyme(s), Feeding Behavior, Growth, Intoxication, Morphology, Mortality, Physiology, Reproduction |
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Development, Intoxication, Mortality, Population, Reproduction |
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Accumulation, Behavior, Biochemistry, Cell(s), Development, Ecosystem Process, Genetics, Growth, Histology, Mortality, Physiology, Population, Reproduction |
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Accumulation, Behavior, Biochemistry, Development, Enzyme(s), Feeding Behavior, Growth, Histology, Intoxication, Morphology, Mortality, No Effect Coded, Physiology, Population, Reproduction |
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Summary of Acute Toxicity for Organism Group |
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Organism Group | Average Acute Toxicity | Acute Toxicity Range |
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Moderately Toxic | Moderate to High Toxicity |
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Moderately Toxic | Slight to Moderate Toxicity |
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Moderately Toxic | Slight to Very High Toxicity |
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Highly Toxic | Slight to Very High Toxicity |
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Very Highly Toxic | High to Very High Toxicity |
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Moderately Toxic | Slight to High Toxicity |
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Moderately Toxic | Moderate to High Toxicity |
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Moderately Toxic | Slight to Very High Toxicity |
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Moderately Toxic | Moderate to Very High Toxicity |
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Terrestrial Ecotoxicity |
Summary of Acute Toxicity for Organism Group |
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Organism Group | Average Acute Toxicity | Acute Toxicity Range |
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Honeybees | Highly Toxic | Highly Toxic |
Note: Population-level effects on honeybees may occur even if a pesticide has low acute toxicity. For example, certain pesticides interfere with honeybee reproduction, ability to navigate, or temperature regulation, any of which can have an effect on long-term survival of honeybee colonies. The neonicotinoids, pyrethroids and keto-enol pesticides are some types of pesticides causing one or more of these effects. |
Honeybee Chronic Toxicity |
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Sorry, no honeybee chronic toxicity data available for this chemical. Try related chemicals. |
Related Chemicals for Lindane |
CAS Number | Relation | Reason | Chemical Name | Chem Detail | Symptoms | California Use | Chem Use Type | U.S. EPA Reg | PAN Bad Actor |
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58-89-9 | Parent | P | Lindane | ![]() |
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Insecticide, Rodenticide | No | Yes |
319-84-6 | Related | 6 | alpha-HCH | ![]() |
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Insecticide | No | Yes |
319-85-7 | Related | 6 | beta-HCH | ![]() |
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Insecticide | No | Yes |
Related | 6 | BHC (other than gamma isomer) | ![]() |
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Insecticide | No | Yes | |
Related | 6 | BHC delta | ![]() |
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Insecticide | No | Yes | |
608-73-1, 319-86-8 | Related | 13 | Hexachlorocyclohexane | ![]() |
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Insecticide | No | Yes |
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