Alpha and Beta-Hexachlorocyclohexanes: Environmental Health Criteria 123

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dc.contributor.authorWorld Health Organization
dc.contributor.organizationEconomy Division
dc.date.accessioned2019-08-19T18:04:13Z
dc.date.available2019-08-19T18:04:13Z
dc.date.issued1991
dc.descriptionThis document provides an evaluation of two isomers of hexachlorocyclohexane, which are by-products in the manufacturing of the insecticide lindane. Since these isomers lack insecticidal properties, their presence in the environment is a significant concern. The report details their chemical and physical properties, analytical methods, and sources of environmental and human exposure. It extensively covers their transport, distribution, and transformation in various media, including their bioconcentration in microorganisms, invertebrates, and fish. The document also assesses the effects on organisms in the environment and experimental animals, examining kinetics, metabolism, toxicity, carcinogenicity, and effects on humans. Ultimately, it offers conclusions and recommendations for the protection of human health and the environment, highlighting the risks associated with these compounds and suggesting measures to mitigate environmental pollution.en
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dc.identifier.isbn92 4 157123 3
dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29459
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number173 p.
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectenvironmental health
dc.subjectchemical
dc.subjectbenzene
dc.subjecttoxic substance
dc.subjectpollutant
dc.titleAlpha and Beta-Hexachlorocyclohexanes: Environmental Health Criteria 123en
dc.typeTechnical report

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