Chemical name: Benzene, 1,1'-methylenebis-, dibromomethyl deriv.

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 article containing it 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 article containing it shall be prohibited.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed. May cause sensitisation by skin contact.

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