International Chemical Safety Cards

LINDANE

ICSC: 0053

gamma-1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane
gamma-BHC
gamma-HCH
C₆H₆Cl₆
Molecular mass: 290.8

ICSC #    0053
CAS #     58-89-9
RTECS # GV4900000
UN #        2761
EC #         602-043-00-6
October 25, 1994 Peer reviewe

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible. Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION	Risk of fire and explosion if formulations contain flammable/explosive solvents.		In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE!
•INHALATION	Convulsions. Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Weakness. Tremors. Paresthesias. Symptoms may be delayed (see Notes).	Avoid inhalation of fine dust and mist. Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN	MAY BE ABSORBED!	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention. Wear protective gloves when administering first aid.
•EYES	Redness.	Face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. (Further see Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink. Rest. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Do NOT wash away into sewer. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into non-metallic sealable containers, then remove to safe place. Personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles.

Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from bases metals food and feedstuffs .

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Severe
marine pollutant.
T symbol
N symbol
R: 20/21-25-48/22-64-50/53
S: 1/2-36/37-45-60-61
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: III

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK

ICSC: 0053

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

LINDANE

ICSC: 0053

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
ODOURLESS , WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
On contact with hot surfaces or flames this substance decomposes forming toxic and corrosive fumesincludingphosgene and hydrogen chloride. The substance decomposes on contact with bases producing trichlorobenzene, or on contact with powdered iron, aluminum and zinc.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 0.5 mg/mł as TWA; (skin); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans); (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: (Inhalable fraction) 0.1 mg/mł;
Peak limitation category: II(8);
skin absorption (H);
Carcinogen category: 4; Pregnancy risk group: C;
(DFG 2004).
OSHA PEL: TWA 0.5 mg/m³ skin
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.5 mg/m³ skin
NIOSH IDLH: 50 mg/m³

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract . The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system , resulting in convulsions,respiratory failure and collapse. Exposure may result in death. Medical observation is indicated.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The substance may have effects on the liver and kidneys .

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 323°C
Melting point: 113°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.87

Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.0012
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.61- 3.72

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment, especially in soil, because it persists in the environment.

N O T E S

Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. The relation between odour and the occupational exposure limit cannot be indicated. Do NOT take working clothes home. Gammexane, Tri-6, Lindafor, Lindatox, Agrocide, Isotox, Esoderm, Aparasin are trade names. Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification.

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT7-III
NFPA Code: H2; F0; R0

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0053	LINDANE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.