Chemical name: 2-Butenoic acid, 3-methyl-, 2-(1-methylpropyl)-4,6-dinitrophenyl 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 pesticide has not been registered for use in Trinidad and Tobago because of its highly toxic nature. As a result the pesticides and toxic chemicals control board has prohibited the manufacture, importation, trade and use of Binapacryl. This is in keeping with provisions under the pesticides and toxic chemicals control. act 1979 and the pesticides regulations of 1987.

The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Binapacryl is a dinitrophenol pesticide which is highly toxic to humans and animals. Nitrophenols specially are toxic to the liver, kidney and nervous system, so it must have its use regulated.

Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health:

To aid in more stringent regulatory control regarding the registration, importation and use of this pesticide

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

This pesticide is highly toxic to aquatic organisms

Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment:

To prevent exposure of aquatic organisms to the risks of contamination by this products.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/2000