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delta-BHC
delta-BHC was not found in any of the samples above the limits of detection.
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 delta-BHC |
| CAS RN | 319-86-8 | | Chemical Class | Organochlorine Pesticide (OC) |
| Trade and product names | Agrocide, Ambrocide, Benesan, Benexane, Benzex, Borer-Tox, FBHC, Gamosan, Gyben, HCH (Europe), Hexablanc, hexachlor (Sweden), hexachloran (USSR), Hexafor, Hexamul, Hexapoudre, Hilbeech, Kotol, Submar, Trives | | Chemical functions | insecticide | | May be found in the following types of products | insecticide | | Uses | insecticide | | Manufacturers | Carolina Chemicals Inc., Castle Vegtech Inc., Chemical formulators Inc., FCX Inc., Inquinosa International SA, Loveland Products Inc., Patterson Chemical Co. Inc., Professional Chemical Co. Inc., Tifchem Products Inc. |
| Priority Health Concerns for delta-BHC |
| Health Concern or Target Organ | Weight of Evidence |
| Cancer | Known Effects |
References for Health Effects
| Suspected Health Concerns for delta-BHC |
| No information on health effects associated with this chemical is available in seven standard toxicity references. |
References for Health Effects
| Regulatory Status | | EPA Office of Pesticide Programs | banned in the United States |
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