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.

Hexachlorocyclohexane- Beta Isomer

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.