Chemical name: Urea, N-(4-nitrophenyl)-N'-(3-pyridinylmethyl)-

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 formulations and uses were 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 import, export, production, having in possession and use as agricultural pesticide.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Accidental exposure to Vacor (Tradename of pyrinuron) can cause diabetes mellitus and loss of autonomic control of blood pressure in humans. EPA has also learned of seven deaths associated with the compound that occurred in South Korea in 1975.

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

Prevent introduction of high risk chemical into the country.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/12/2001