An organochlorine pesticide and nerve poison. Also a suspected carcinogen (cancer-causing agent). Although many countries have banned lindane, it is still used in the US for treating head lice and scabies. Also known as gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH). The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2003 announced stronger warnings and a medication [..]

Lindane (gamma hexachlorocyclohexane) is an insecticide, once used on fruit and vegetable crops.  It is still used to treat head and body lice, and scabies.  It is highly toxic to humans, freshwater fish and aquatic life.  It is listed as a cancer-causing chemical under Proposition 65.

A pesticide that causes adverse health effects in domestic water supplies and is toxic to freshwater fish and aquatic life.

A pesticide that causes adverse health effects in domestic water supplies and is toxic to freshwater fish and aquatic life.

A pesticide that causes adverse health effects in domestic water supplies and is toxic to freshwater fish and aquatic life.

An organochlorine insecticide that has been used as a pediculicide and a scabicide. It has been shown to cause cancer.

An organochlorine insecticide that has been used as a pediculicide and a scabicide. It has been shown to cause cancer.

A pesticide that causes adverse health effects in domestic water supplies and also is toxic to freshwater and marine aquatic life.

a pesticide that causes adverse health effects when present in domestic water supplies and is toxic to freshwater fish and aquatic life.