Chemical name: Methanimidamide, N'-(4-chloro-2-methylphenyl)-N,N-dimethyl- Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Pesticide Final regulatory action: The chemical is Banned Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action: All uses Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed: None The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes Summary of the final regulatory action: Listed under totally banned chemicals The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Effects observed included nervousness, reflex excitability followed by decreased activity, and bladder cancer. The primary concern is for manufacturing plant and agricultural workers handling or applying the insecticide who are subject to exposure Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Reduce exposure Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 16/06/2009 |