Chemical name: Ethane, 1,2-dichloro-

Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Pesticide, Industrial

Final regulatory action: The chemical is Banned

Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action:

Ethylene dichloride was totally banned for the fumigation of stored grain products.

Use or uses that remain allowed:

Use as raw material in manufacture of vinyl chloride

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Ethylene dichloride, as a pesticide, was totally banned for the export, import, production or having in possession.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Possible carcinogen.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 02/05/1995