Chemical name: Diphosphoric acid, tetraethyl ester 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: The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes Summary of the final regulatory action: This pesticides has been banned since 1982 on the basis of the recommendations of pesticide committee and a decision by the minister of agriculture. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: highly toxic to human, marine life and animal species, based on local and international organization toxicology reports. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Significant reduction of risks and adequate protection of human health including farmers, workers and consumers health. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Soil contamination Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: Adequate protection of the enviroment Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/1982 |