| Chemical Abstract Number (CAS #) |
319857
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| Synonyms | beta-BHC |
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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 Formula | C6H6Cl6 |
| Use | Formerly used in the USA as an insecticide. Benzene hexachloride
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| Apparent Color | CRYSTALS FROM BENZENE, ALCOHOL, OR XYLENE
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| Boiling Point | 60 DEG C AT 0.50 MM HG
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| Molecular Weight | 290.85
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| Density | 1.89 AT 19 DEG C
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| 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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