What is lindane?

Lindane is one of several related compounds chemically classified as hexachlorocyclohexanes or HCH. Lindane has been available for use in the U.S. for over 60 years, with applications in both healthcare and agriculture. During this time, agricultural-grade lindane products, limited in recent years to preplanting seed treatments for 6 crops (barley, corn, oats, rye, sorghum and wheat), have accounted for more than 99% of all lindane uses. In contrast, less than 1% of lindane has been in the form of .

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