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Thailand - Final Regulatory Action
MGK Repellent 11 CAS number:
126-15-8
Date circular:
12/12/2004

Chemical name: 4a(4H)-Dibenzofurancarboxaldehyde, 1,5a,6,9,9a,9b-hexahydro-

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:

Preliminary animal data associate MGK Repellent 11 exposure with adverse reproductive effects (malformations), reduced ovarian activity, and carcinogenicity (increased development of benign tumors).

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

Prevent introduction of chemical with high risk to human health into the country.

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