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:

Not applicable.

Use or uses that remain allowed:

Not applicable.

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control (Prohibited pesticides) Order No.4 of 2015 made under the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Act 2000 (No 13 of 2000) Prohibits importation, sale and use of Tris (2,3-dibromopropyl) phosphate.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl)phosphate is considered a possible carcinogen to humans.

Absorption via the skin, the main route of entry into the human body, must therefore be prevented.

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

The possibility of risks and exposure to this chemical by humans decreased.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

The limited information available suggests that Tris is relatively persistent in the environment. Hydrolysis, oxidation and photo-degradation are not likely to be significant fate processes. Slow biodegradation in raw sewage may occur.

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

Reduce exposure to aquatic life, avian life and other animals.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 02/04/2015