International Chemical Safety Cards beta-HEXACHLOROCYCLOHEXANE ICSC: 0796 1-alpha,2-beta,3-alpha,4-beta,5-alpha,6-beta-Hexachlorocyclohexane beta-1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane beta-Benzenehexachloride (beta-BHC) C6H6Cl6 Molecular mass: 290.8 ICSC #    0796 CAS #     319-85-7 RTECS # GV4375000 EC #         602-042-00-0 November 24, 1998 Peer reviewed TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed. EXPLOSION EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!  •INHALATION Cough. Sore throat. See Notes. Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest. 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.  •EYES Safety goggles, or face shield. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.  •INGESTION Diarrhoea. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Vomiting. Tremors. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention. SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. (Extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles). Well closed. Note: C T symbol N symbol R: 21-25-40-50/53 S: 1/2-22-36/37-45-60-61 SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK ICSC: 0796 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 beta-HEXACHLOROCYCLOHEXANE ICSC: 0796 I M P O R T A N T D A T A PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: CRYSTALLINE POWDER. PHYSICAL DANGERS: CHEMICAL DANGERS: The substance decomposes in a fire, producing very toxic fumes including phosgene (see ICSC 0007) and hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163). OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: TLV not established. ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin or 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 may cause effects on the central nervous system. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: The substance may have effects on the blood, liver, kidney. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxic effects upon human reproduction. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Boiling point at 0,07 kPa: 60°C Melting point: 309°C Density: 1.9 g/cm3 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.7 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.8 ENVIRONMENTAL DATA The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. In the food chain important to humans, bioaccumulation takes place, specifically in seafood. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment. N O T E S This substance is a component of the insecticide hexachlorocyclohexane (isomer mixture). Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. Do NOT take working clothes home. Also consult ICSC # 0487 (Hexachlorocyclohexane). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ICSC: 0796 beta-HEXACHLOROCYCLOHEXANE (C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

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