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beta-BHC
beta-BHC was found in 10 of 10 umbilical cord blood samples from babies born in U.S. hospitals in 2004, at concentrations ranging from 270.9 to 1,686.3 pg/g (lipid weight, in whole blood). It was also found in 3 of 3 adult blood samples, at concentrations ranging from 4,206.6 to 34,400.0 pg/g (lipid weight, in whole blood).
Organochlorine chemical, a class largely banned in the U.S. that builds up in the body over time, linked to cancer and reproductive harm.
| About beta-BHC |
| CAS RN | 319-85-7 | | Chemical Class | Organochlorine Pesticide (OC) |
| Trade and product names | HCH (Europe), hexachlor (Sweden), hexachloran (USSR) | | Chemical functions | insecticide | | May be found in the following types of products | insecticide | | Uses | insecticide, Lindane breakdown product, no commercial uses | | Manufacturers | Inquinosa International SA |
| Priority Health Concerns for beta-BHC |
| Health Concern or Target Organ | Weight of Evidence |
| Cancer | Known Effects | | Reproductive System | Probable Effects |
References for Health Effects
| Suspected Health Concerns for beta-BHC |
| Hormone System, Stomach Or Intestines, Brain, Nervous System, Cardiovascular System Or Blood, Immune System |
References for Health Effects
| Regulatory Status | | EPA Office of Pesticide Programs | banned in the United States |
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