Chemical name: 1-Propanol, 2,3-dibromo-, phosphate (3:1) 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: All uses are prohibited. 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: Included in the List of Hazardous (Dangerous) Chemical Products (FAC 000-000-9903)/Acutely Hazardous (Dangerous) Chemical Products under SCHEDULE 13 of the S.I.15 Regulations (Management of Solid and Hazardous Wastes) of 1991 and in the Public Notification of 17 June 1998 in the Daily Times and Guardian Newspapers. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Inforamtion on hazards to human health was as specified in the relevant Decision Guidance Document Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: The ban on importation of this product will reduce human exposure and associated risk to human health. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Information on hazards to the environment is as specified in the DGD. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: Reduction of risks to wildlife, aquatic animals and the ecosystem in general. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 12/01/1998 |