Hexachlorocyclohexane- Alpha Isomer
Synonym
Alpha-benzenehexachloride; Alpha-BHC; Alpha-HCH; Alpha-Hexachloran; Alpha-hexachlorobenzene
Occurrence/Use
Byproduct of lindane production; component of technical grade lindane (former insecticide). Not produced or used in the US since 1985.
Cancer Potency Information
| Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: | 7.7 E-4 |
|---|---|
| Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 2.7 E+0 |
| Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 2.7 E+0 |
| Comments/References: |
OEHHA 1992. Expedited Cancer Potency Values and Proposed Regulatory Levels for Certain Proposition 65 Carcinogens. Listed as Alpha-HCH. |