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Lindane Labels and MSDS

United Nations Environment Programme Lindane

FDA REQUIRES LABELING CHANGE ON LINDANE

Comparing data of MSDS for lindane shampoo:

KWELL SHAMPOO LINDANE USP 1% SHAMPOO LINDANE SHAMPOO USP,1%
Route Of Entry - Inhalation: NO
Route Of Entry - Skin: YES
Route Of Entry - Ingestion: YES
Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES 
Route Of Entry - Skin: YES
Route Of Entry - Ingestion: NO
Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES
Route Of Entry - Skin: YES
Route Of Entry - Ingestion: YES
Health Haz Acute And Chronic: 
ACUTE: MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. MAY BE ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN TO CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EXCITATION. CONTACT MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION.
Health Haz Acute And Chronic: 
LINDANE MAY BE ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EXCEITATION. LINDANE IS SECRETED IN HUMAN BREAST MILK.
Health Haz Acute And Chronic: 
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION.
Carcinogenicity - NTP: YES 
Carcinogenicity - IARC: NO 
Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO
Carcinogenicity - NTP: YES 
Carcinogenicity - IARC: NO 
Carcinogenicity - OSHA: YES
Carcinogenicity - NTP: YES 
Carcinogenicity - IARC: NO 
Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO

Explanation Carcinogenicity: NTP LISTS LINDANE AS AN ANTICIPATED CARCINOGEN. EPA LISTS LINDANE AS A POSSIBLE CARCINOGEN.

Explanation Carcinogenicity: TERATOGENI EFFECTS: PREGNANCY CATERGORY B. LINDANE IS SECRETED IN HUMAN BREAST MILK.

Explanation Carcinogenicity: THE NATIONAL TOXICOLOGY PROGRAM HAS CLASSIFIED LINDANE AS A SUBSTANCE THAT MAY REASONABLY BE HUMAN CARCINOGEN.
Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: SKIN: RASH, ITCHING. INGESTION: CONVULSIONS. Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: CONVULSIONS. Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: SKIN RASH. DIZZINESS, FAST HEARTBEAT, MUSCLE CRAMPS, NERVOUSNESS, VOMITING.

 Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: CONTRAINDICATED FOR PATIENTS W/KNOWN SEIZURE DISORDERS.

Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: CONVULSIVE DISORDERS, SENSITIVITY TO LINDANE, SKIN RASH.
 

Ingredients/Identity Information 
=========================================================
Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: LINDANE (HEXACHLOROCYCLOHEXANE,GAMMA ISOMER) (SARA III) 
Ingredient Sequence Number: 01 
Percent: 1. 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: GV4900000 
CAS Number: 58-89-9 
OSHA PEL: S, 0.5 MG/M3 
ACGIH TLV: S, 0.5 MG/M3; 9192
 ------------------------------------- 
Proprietary: NO
Ingredient: POLYOXYETHYLENE SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE (CAS.NO.90-05-67-8) 
Ingredient Sequence Number: 02 
Percent: UNK 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: WG2934000 
CAS Number: 9005-67-8 
------------------------------------- 
Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: TRIETHANOLAMINE LAURYL SULFATE 
Ingredient Sequence Number: 03 
Percent: UNK 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: WT1000000 
CAS Number: 139-96-8
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: ACETONE (SARA III) 
Ingredient Sequence Number: 04 
Percent: UNK 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: AL3150000 
CAS Number: 67-64-1 
OSHA PEL: 1000PPM 
ACGIH TLV: 750PPM/1000STEL;9293 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: WATER,PURIFIED 
Ingredient Sequence Number: 05 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: ZC0110000 
CAS Number: 7732-18-5 
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Physical/Chemical Characteristics 
=======================================================
Appearance And Odor: PEARL WHITE CREAM WITH FLORAL ODOR. 
Boiling Point: UNKNOWN 
Melting Point: UNKNOWN 
Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): UNKNOWN 
Vapor Density (Air=1): UNKNOWN 
Specific Gravity: .95-1.05 
Decomposition Temperature: UNKNOWN 
Evaporation Rate And Ref: UNKNOWN 
Solubility In Water: DISPERSABLE pH: 8-9 
Corrosion Rate (IPY): UNKNOWN

 

REED & CARNRICK PHARMACEUTICALS DIV OF BLOCK --
KWELL CREAM - LINDANE CREAM,USP MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Precautions for Safe Handling and Use =======================================================
 Steps If Matl Released/Spill:
WIPE UP SPILLS WITH ADSORBENT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN AN APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. 
Neutralizing Agent: NOT APPLICABLE 
Waste Disposal Method: DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE,AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. MANUFACTURER STATES THAT THIS PRODUCT CAN BE DISPOSED OF IN THE TRASH. 
Precautions-Handling/Storing: 
STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE (59-86C). 
AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. 
Other Precautions: NONE

 

BARRE-NATIONAL -- LINDANE USP 1% LOTION -
LINDANE LOTION, USP MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Precautions for Safe Handling and Use =======================================================
 Steps If Matl Released/Spill: SCOOP UP AND PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. 
Neutralizing Agent: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. 
Waste Disposal Method: DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. Precautions-Handling/Storing: STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. 
Other Precautions: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

 

MSDS
Safety Card --LINDANE 58-89-9 GV4900000
BARRE-NATIONAL -- LINDANE USP 1% LOTION - LINDANE LOTION, USP
BARRE-NATIONAL -- LINDANE USP 1% SHAMPOO
CHEM SERVICE -- LINDANE (BHC GAMMA ISOMER), F104
DRAGON -- 4908-4916 DRAGON LINDANE BORER SPRAY
NATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL MFG DIV BARRE-NATIONA -- LINDANE SHAMPOO USP, 1% - LINDANE SHAMPOO USP
OCTAGON PROCESS -- MIL-I-11490E,INSECTIDE,LINDANE 1% DUST - INSECTIDE, LINDANE POWDER
REED & CARNRICK DIV OF BLOCK DRUG -- KWELL CREAM - LINDANE CREAM,USP
REED & CARNRICK PHARMACEUTICALS DIV OF BLOCK -- KWELL CREAM - LINDANE CREAM,USP
REED & CARNRICK PHARMACEUTICALS DIV OF BLOCK -- KWELL LOTION - LINDANE LOTION,USP
REED & CARNRICK PHARMACEUTICALS DIV OF BLOCK -- KWELL SHAMPOO - LINDANE SHAMPOO,USP
SOUTHERN MILL CREEK PRODUCTS -- LINDANE 25WP

Toxicology Reports:
Lindane

Lindane
beta-Lindane
alpha-Lindane
delta-Lindane
Spritzlindane
gamma-Lindane
Kilex lindane
Lindane-solvent mixtures
2-Pivaloylindane-1,3-dione
2-Phenyl-2-morpholinomethylindane-1,3-dione
5-Acetyl-3-isopropyl-1,1,2,6-tetramethylindane
trans-1-(2-Dimethylaminoethoxy)-2-benzylindane hydrochloride
trans-1-(2-Piperidinoethoxy)-2-benzylindane hydrogen oxalate
1-(N-Methyl-4-piperylidene)-2,2-dimethylindane hydrochloride
1-(N-Methyl-4-piperylidene)-2,2-dimethylindane hydrochloride
trans-1-(3-(4-Methylpiperazino)propoxy)-2-benzylindane dioxalate
2-(4-Bis(2-chloroethyl)aminophenyl)-2-hydroxymethylindane-1,3-dione

Lindane Material Safety Data Sheets

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