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Below is a review of the trade names, risks, likely use and other information associated with: Lindane and Hexachlorocyclohexane 

Below is a review of the trade names, risks, likely use and other information associated with Lindane and Hexachlorocyclohexane.

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Lindane

Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH)


Of the class organochlorine, it is an insecticide and rodenticide (Nb. Gamma Hexachlorocyclohexane is also known as Lindane)

Chemical name: 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane

NB. Lindane: 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane

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Trade or generic names

Borertrol, Castle brand dust bhc-2 g-thion maneb 2-5.6, Chemform brand anti-borer emulsion concentrate, Flight brand bhc 3-5-0 dust, Lindane 12-w, Patterson's 12% b h c wettable powder, Professional bhc e-1, Tifchem bhc - 11, ., Coumadin®, Agchem Bawsan, Amcal Pet Care, Bayer Le-San, Buntosan

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Crops / products generally treated with this product

Foliar insecticide

Scabies, head lice and pubic lice (crabs).

Also used as an oral anticoagulant or blood thinner

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Used to control

lepidoptera, insect pests, sometimes to control rodents

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Known risks associated with high exposure

Burning and itching of the skin, dryness and rash. Taken orally has been assosciated with with reaction s from dizziness to seizures.

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Other information

 

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Links

Wikipedia, Pesticideinfo

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