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Chemical Fact Sheet

Chemical Abstract Number (CAS #) 319857
Synonymsbeta-BHC
Cyclohexane, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachloro-, (1.alpha, 2.beta,3.alpha, 4.beta, 5.alpha, 6.beta)
beta-Benzenehexachloride
HCH-beta
Analytical Methods EPA Method 508
EPA Method 608
EPA Method 617
EPA Method 625
EPA Method 8080A
EPA Method 8081
EPA Method 8250A
Molecular FormulaC6H6Cl6
Use Formerly used in the USA as an insecticide. Benzene hexachloride
Apparent Color CRYSTALS FROM BENZENE, ALCOHOL, OR XYLENE
Boiling Point 60 DEG C AT 0.50 MM HG
Molecular Weight 290.85
Density 1.89 AT 19 DEG C
Drinking Water Impact RESIDUES IN GROUND WATER USED FOR DRINKING PURPOSES /RANGED FROM 0 TO 220 NG/L IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA RIVERS IN JAPAN HAVE BEEN FOUND TO CONTAIN LEVELS RANGING FROM 10 TO 30 NG/L

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