Chemical name: Sulfuric acid, dithallium(1+) salt 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 Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Thallium sulphate is a slow acting cumulative poison that can effect human and other non-target species. It is acutely toxic when ingested and is hazard to individuals exposed dermally. The danger to humans is increased by the tendency of thallium to be stored in the body and to build up critical levels by continued exposure so that permanent damage to vital organs or death may occur. It is also persistent and was associated with numerous kills involving non-target species. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Thallium sulphate is a slow acting cumulative poison that can effect human and other non-target species. It is acutely toxic when ingested and is hazard to individuals exposed dermally. The danger to humans is increased by the tendency of thallium to be stored in the body and to build up critical levels by continuyed exposure so that permanent damage to vital organs or death may occur. It is also persistent and was associated with numerous kills involving non-targent species. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: Prevent introduction of persistent organic pollutant into the country. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/12/2001 |