Chemical name: Acetic acid, (2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy)-

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:

Formulations and uses are banned.

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:

Import and use of the substance and its salts as agricultural chemical are banned.Resolution of May 1975 under "The Pesticide Control Act "1968.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Applicators and workers are potentially subject to both dermal and inhalation exposure to 2,4,5-T and its contaminant.

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

Protection of human health and ecosystem by warning the applicators and the decision-makers.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Long term ecological impacts of 2,4,5-T increases with the level of TCDD impurity. Phytotoxic to almost all broad-leaved crops, especially cotton, tomatoes, ornamentals, grapes and fruit trees.

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

Protection of ecosystem.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 30/05/1975