ALPHA-HCH Chemical Properties
α-hexachlorocyclohexane(α-HCH) is an organochloride which is one of the isomers of hexachlorocyclohexane(HCH).
IUPAC Name: 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane
Molecular formula: C
6H
6Cl
6 Molar mass: 290.83 g/mol
EINECS: 206-270-8
mp: 156-161 °C(lit.)
Fp: 11 °C
storage temp.: APPROX 4 °C
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Categories: A-BAlphabetic;Alpha sort;B;BA-BH;Pesticides&Metabolites;Alphabetic;H;HA -HTPesticides;Insecticides;Organochlorines
Other names: alpha-Hexachlorocyclohexane;α-HCH;α-Benzenehexachloride;α-BHC;alpha-hexacloran(e);alpha-Lindane
The Structure of ALPHA-HCH(319-84-6):
ALPHA-HCH Uses
ALPHA-HCH(319-84-6) is typically still contained in commercial grade lindane used as insecticide.
ALPHA-HCH Production
ALPHA-HCH(319-84-6) is a byproduct of the production of the insecticide lindane (γ-HCH).
ALPHA-HCH Toxicity Data With Reference
1. human LDLo oral 14gm/kg (14000mg/kg)
"Pflanzenschutz-und Schaedlingsbekaempfungsmittel: Abriss einer Toxikologie und Therapie von Vergiftungen," 2nd ed., Klimmer, O.R., Hattingen, Fed. Rep. Ger., Hundt-Verlag, 1971Vol. -, Pg. 54, 1971.
2. mouse LD50 oral 78mg/kg (78mg/kg)
Osaka Shiritsu Daigaku Igaku Zasshi. Journal of the Osaka City Medical Center. Vol. 15, Pg. 553, 1966.
3. rat LD50 oral 177mg/kg (177mg/kg) Farmakologiya i Toksikologiya Vol. 39, Pg. 455, 1976.
ALPHA-HCH Safety Profile
Hazard Codes:
T,
N,
F
Risk Statements: 21-25-40-50/53-39/23/24/25-23/24/25-11
21: Harmful in contact with skin
25: Toxic if swallowed
40: Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect
50/53: Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
39/23/24/25: Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
23/24/25: Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
11: Highly Flammable
Safety Statements: 22-36/37-45-60-61-16-7
22: Do not breathe dust
36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible)
60: This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste
61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet
16: Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking
7: Keep container tightly closed
RIDADR: UN 2811 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: GV3500000
HazardClass: 6.1(b)
PackingGroup: III