Chemical name: Phenol, pentachloro- Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Pesticide, Industrial Final regulatory action: The chemical is Banned Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action: Agricultural Chemicals. All uses. The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes Summary of the final regulatory action: This chemical is designated a Class I specified Chemical Substances. It is prohibited to manufacture, import or use this cemical substance. The sale and use of this chemical as agricultural chemicals are prohibited. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: This chemical is persistent, higjhly bioaccumulative and has long term toxicity to umans. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Reduction of human exposure to this substance as its use is phased out. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/05/2016 |