Chemical name: Methane, tetrachloro- 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 formulations and uses were prohibited. 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: Banned for import, export, production, having in possession and use as agricultural pesticide. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Carbon tetrachloride is documented as a carcinogen in rats, mice and hamsters, and is a probable human carcinogen. Its presence in the atmosphere may contribute to the breakdown of the ozone layer. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Prevention of introduction of probable human carcinogen into the country. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Carbon tetrachloride is documented as a carcinogen in rats, mice and hamsters, and is a probable human carcinogen. Its presence in the atmosphere may contribute to the breakdown of the ozone layer. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: Prevention of ozone depleting substance (ODS) into the country. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/12/2001 |