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:

All 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:

Prohibit for plant protection use

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 may be at risk of dinoseb.

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

Protection of human health and the environment.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Residues in fish, birds and mammals may affect reproductive systems of these organisms.

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: 12/05/1998