Chemical name: Benzene, dichloro[(dichlorophenyl)methyl]methyl-, Benzene, dichloro[(dichlorophenyl)methyl]methyl-

Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Industrial

Final regulatory action: The chemical is Banned

Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action:

The marketing and use of this substance and of preparations containing it shall be prohibited. The placing on the secondhand market of this substance, preparations containing this substance and plant/machinery containing this substance, shall be prohibited.

Use or uses that remain allowed:

No use is allowed

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

The marketing and use of this substance and of preparations and articles containing it shall be prohibited.

The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Environment

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/2001