Lindane
[CAS# 58-89-9]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Other chemicals >> Health and epidemic prevention drugs
• Name: Lindane
• Synonyms: gamma-BHC; gamma-Hexachlorocyclohexane
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₆Cl₆
• Molecular Weight: 290.83
• CAS Registry Number: 58-89-9
• EC Number: 200-401-2

Properties

• Melting point: 113-115 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS06;GHS08;GHS09 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H362-H301-H332-H312-H373-H400-H410
• Safety Description: S36/37;S45;S60;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Reproductive toxicity	Lact.	-	H362
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	1	H310
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335

• Transport Information: UN 2811