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Lindane
General Information
- Fact Sheet: Lindane.pdf
- Product Names:
Gustafson (Chemtura USA), formulated with Captan, Thiram, Carboxin (some formulations)
Db-Green L (Agsco), formulated with Maneb
Isotox (Scotts Company), formulated with Captan (some formulations)
Dog Dip (Purina Mills)
Prentox (Prentiss), formulated with Captan (some formulations) - Chemical Class: Organochlorine insecticide
- Uses: Head Lice and Scabies, may be found in imported meat
- Alternatives: Least-toxic head lice products
- Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Suggestive evidence (26), Yes (21)
- Endocrine Disruption: Known (5)
- Reproductive Effects: Yes (13)
- Neurotoxicity: Yes (7)
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes (7)
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: Not documented
- Birth/Developmental Not documented
- Detected in Groundwater: Yes (4)
- Potential Leacher: Yes (7)
- Toxic to Birds: Yes (7)
- Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes (7)
- Toxic to Bees: Yes (7)
Additional Information
- Regulatory Status:
- Supporting information:
- Studies:
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