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:

Importation, manufacture, handling, sale, transportation, use and storage in

any form are all prohibited

Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed:

None

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

The acquisition and use of an agricultural remedy which contains Binapacryl was prohibited as from the 16th June 2009

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Toxic to liver, kidney and the nervous system

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

Reduce exposure

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Binapacryl is highly toxic to fish

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

Reduce exposure

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 16/06/2009