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Document ID (ISN)56133
CIS number 91-764
Year 1990
Convention or series no. IPCS ICSC 0053
Title Lindane
Bibliographic information Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1990. 2p. Illus.
Abstract International chemical safety card. Danger symbol: toxic. Short-term exposure effects: skin absorption; irritation of skin, eyes and respiratory tract; neurotoxic effects (central nervous system). Long-term exposure effects: dermatitis; possibly carcinogenic in humans. EC identification number and labelling codes: 602-043-00-6; T; R23/24/25-36/38; S2-13-44. United Nations number and hazard class: UN 2761 (6.1; 61 & 109; III).
Descriptors (primary) agricultural chemicals; threshold limit values; ILO; lindane; UNEP; WHO; European Communities; IPCS
Descriptors (secondary) neurotoxic effects; data sheet; carcinogens; UN; fire hazards; pesticides; skin absorption; dermatitis; explosion hazards; labelling; storage; waste disposal; first aid; chemical hazards; environmental pollution; health hazards; irritants
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Agricultural chemicals
Occupational exposure limits
Halogenated hydrocarbons