Endocrine Disruption
TEDX List of Potential Endocrine Disruptors
beta-hexachlorocyclohexane
CAS # 319-85-7
Alternative Names
beta-HCH
beta-benzene hexachloride
beta-BHC
Categories*
Byproduct/Intermediate/Reactant
Pesticide ingredient
Evidence Supporting This Chemical as an Endocrine Disruptor
Kojima H, Katsura E, Takeuchi S, Niiyama K, Kobayashi K. 2004. Screening for estrogen and androgen receptor activities in 200 pesticides by in vitro reporter gene assays using Chinese hamster ovary cells. Environ Health Perspect 112(5):524-531.
van Velsen FL, Danse LHJC, van Leeuwen FXR, Dormans JAMA, van Logten MJ. 1986. The subchronic oral toxicity of the [beta]-isomer of hexachlorocyclohexane in rats. Fundam Appl Toxicol 6(4):697-712.
Wester PW. 1991. Histopathological effects of environmental pollutants [beta]-HCH and methyl mercury on reproductive organs in freshwater fish. Comp Biochem Physiol C 100(1-2):237-239.
*Category References
PANNA. PAN Pesticide Database.
US National Library of Medicine. Haz-Map.