Chemical name: (chlorophenyl)(chlorotolyl)methane, mixed isomers

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 and articles 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:

None

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