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.
Cancer Potency Information
| Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: | 4.3 E-4 |
|---|---|
| Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 1.5 E+0 |
| Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 1.5 E+0 |
| Comments/References: |
OEHHA 1992. Expedited Cancer Potency Values and Proposed Regulatory Levels for Certain Proposition 65 Carcinogens. Listed as beta-HCH. |