Chemical name: Ethane, 1,2-dichloro- 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: Ethylene dichloride was totally banned for the fumigation of stored grain products. Use or uses that remain allowed: Use as raw material in manufacture of vinyl chloride The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No Summary of the final regulatory action: Ethylene dichloride, as a pesticide, was totally banned for the export, import, production or having in possession. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Possible carcinogen. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 02/05/1995 |