Chemical name: Dinitro-ortho-cresol

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 DNOC 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 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ECUADORIAN SERVICE OF AGRICULTURAL HEALTH, SESA

Resolves:

Article 3.- Registration of the insecticide, acaricide and defoliant Dinitro Orto Cresol - DNOC (Trifrin), registered by the National Directorate of Plant Health of the MAG, is canceled as of 19 January 1990, as dangerous to human health and the environment.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

R68: Possibility of irreversible effects R26/27/28: Very toxic by inhalation, by ingestion and in contact with the skin. R43: May cause sensitization by skin contact.

H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.

H317: May cause allergic skin reaction.

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

Eliminating exposure to this pesticide and consequently reducing risks to the human health.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

H400. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Acute Aquatic (Cat. 1): Hazardous to the aquatic environment.

H410: Very toxic to aquatic organisms with long lasting harmful effects. Chronic Aquatic (Cat: 1): Hazardous to the aquatic environment.

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

Eliminating exposure to this pesticide and consequently reducing risks to the environment

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 03/10/2005