# alpha-1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid2020684
Categories: industrial
Functions: Biocide, Degradant/impurity, isomer of BHC alpha
Identifier: DTXSID2020684

> alpha-1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane is used as biocide / degradant/impurity. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 29 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies. Assessed from 4 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 29 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 29 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Degradant/impurity, Biocide, isomer of BHC alpha.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._