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 agricultural uses are 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:

Banned for all agricultural use.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Dinoseb is potential human oncogen, its use has a risk to the consumers and workers. It can cause human male reproductive disorders (decreased fertility and sterility).

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

Decrease of chemical risk on humans (consumers and workers). The product could be replaced

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

High toxicity to birds, mammals and invertebrates.

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

Protection of the environment from a toxic and hazardous herbicide.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/06/1987