Chemical name: Benzene, dichloro[(dichlorophenyl)methyl]methyl-, Benzene, dichloro[(dichlorophenyl)methyl]methyl- Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Industrial Final regulatory action: The chemical is Banned Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action: The marketing and use of this substance and of preparations containing it shall be prohibited. The placing on the secondhand market of this substance, preparations containing this substance and plant/machinery containing this substance, shall be prohibited. Use or uses that remain allowed: No use is allowed The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes Summary of the final regulatory action: The marketing and use of this substance and of preparations and articles containing it shall be prohibited. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Environment Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/2001 |