Substance profile
Lindane (ISO)
Lindane (ISO) is white or yellowish powder or flakes with a musty odor.
01 · Identification
What Lindane (ISO) is
Lindane (ISO) is white or yellowish powder or flakes with a musty odor. Its molecular formula is C6H6Cl6 and its molecular weight is 290.8 g/mol. It melts at 113 °C, is practically insoluble in water.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger. It is classed as carcinogens.
Other names for Lindane (ISO)
- γ-HCH or γ-BHC
- γ-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H362 | May cause harm to breast-fed children. |
| H301 | Toxic if swallowed. |
| H332 | Harmful if inhaled. |
| H312 | Harmful in contact with skin. |
| H373 | May cause damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> through prolonged or repeated exposure <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P260, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301, P302, P304, P310, P312, P314, P330, P352, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Lindane (ISO) properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting point | 113 °C (235.4 °F) | HSDB | |
| Varies with isomeric composition | HSDB | ||
| The different isomers differ widely in their melting points. | HSDB | ||
| Density | 1.675 g/cm³ | HSDB | |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water | HSDB | |
| Soluble in 100% alcohol, chloroform, ether | HSDB | ||
| SOL IN ETHYL ALCOHOL & ETHYL ETHER | HSDB | ||
| Vapor pressure | 0.0317 mmHg | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| 0.5 mmHg | at 60 °C | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Lindane (ISO)
Storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Incompatible materials
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Reactivity
Halogenated aliphatic compounds, such as HEXACHLOROCYCLOHEXANE, are moderately or very reactive. Halogenated organics generally become less reactive as more of their hydrogen atoms are replaced with halogen atoms. Materials in this group may be incompatible with strong oxidizing and reducing agents. Also, they may be incompatible with many amines, nitrides, azo/diazo compounds, alkali metals, and epoxides.
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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