Chemical name: 1,2-dibromoethane

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 uses are banned

Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed:

All uses are banned

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

The substance is banned by an order of the Ministry of Health of the ex-USSR and by the Ordinance of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic of 27 June 2001 No. 376.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

The substance can be absorbed by the human body through the gastroenteric system and by inhalation. The substance corrodes eyes, skin and the respiratory system. Affects the nervous system. Liver can be damaged. EDB effects are related to harm to the reproductive function, genotoxicity and, also, acute toxicity. Occupational exposure had been estimated to be as high as 300 µg EDB/kg bw/day from fumigation use.

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

Risk and danger reduction for humans.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

The substance decomposes at heating or in the heated up premises forming a toxic gas. The substance decomposes slowly under light. Enters into reaction with various metal powders, producing fire and explosions.

Use for fumigation of soils has led to steady pollution of underground water-carrying layers.

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

Risk and danger reduction for the environment.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 27/07/2001