Hexachlorocyclohexane- Beta Isomer
Synonym
Beta-benzenehexachloride; Beta-BHC; Beta-HCH; Beta-Hexachloran; Beta-hexachlorobenzene
Occurrence/Use
Byproduct of lindane production; component of technical grade lindane (former insecticide). Not produced or used in the US since 1985.
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