Chemical name: Phenol, 2-(1-methylpropyl)-4,6-dinitro-

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:

Use of Dinoseb is strictly forbidden

Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed:

Not relevant

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

Agrees:

Art. 1 - Register of the following pesticides is prohibited by the National Plant Health Program, as harmful to health, and manufacture, commercialization or use in several countries have been prohibited: Aldrin, Dieldrin, Endrin, BHC, Campheclor ( Toxaphene), Chlordimeform (Galecron and Fundal), Chlordano, DDT, DBCP, Lindane, EDB, 2,4,5 T, Amitrole, Mercury and Lead Compounds, Carbon Tetrachloride, Leptophos, Heptachlor, Chlorobenzilate. Art. 2 - Registration is prohibited due to environmental contamination and toxic effects; and, due to the cancellation of the following products in several countries: Methyl, Diethyl and Ethyl Parathion, Mirex and Dinoseb.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

R61: Risk during pregnancy of adverse effects on the fetus. R62: Possible risk of impaired fertility. R36: Eyes irritant.

Repr. (Cat. 1B): Reproduction toxicity

Ocular. (Cat. 2): Serious eye damage or eye irritation

Toxicity (Cat. 3 *): Acute toxicity

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

The Regulatory Action has the intended effect of eliminating exposure to this pesticide and consequently reducing risks to health.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

H400. Very toxic for aquatic organisms. Acute aquatic (CAT. 1): Dangerous for the aquatic environment. H410: Very toxic for aquatic organisms, with long lasting harmful effects. Chronic aquatic (Cat.1): Dangerous for the aquatic environment

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

The Regulatory Action has the intended effect of eliminating exposure to this pesticide and consequently reducing risks to the environment.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 12/11/1992