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2: Babies are vulnerable to chemical harm

3: Human health problems on the rise

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  alpha-BHC

alpha-BHC was found in 10 of 10 umbilical cord blood samples from babies born in U.S. hospitals in 2004, at concentrations ranging from 49.0 to 306.7 pg/g (lipid weight, in whole blood). It was also found in 3 of 3 adult blood samples, at concentrations ranging from 87.2 to 209.0 pg/g (lipid weight, in whole blood).

About alpha-BHC
CAS RN	319-84-6
Chemical Class	Organochlorine Pesticide (OC)
Uses	Lindane breakdown product, no commercial uses

Priority Health Concerns for alpha-BHC
Health Concern or Target Organ	Weight of Evidence
Cancer	Probable Effects

References for Health Effects

Suspected Health Concerns for alpha-BHC

Stomach Or Intestines, Immune System, Brain, Nervous System

References for Health Effects