Chemical name: Oxirane

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 are prohibited.

Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed:

None

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No

Summary of the final regulatory action:

It is prohibited to production, use and place on the market all plant protection products containing Ethylene oxide according to annual adopted list of active ingredients banned for use in plant protection products under the ?lant Protection Act. The chemical is designated as a PIC chemical. (Annex I of the Regulation on the import and export of certain dangerous chemicals on the Bulgarian territory). The import and use of the chemical for research or laboratory purposes in quantities less than 10 kg are allowed.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Inhalation- Cough. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Headache. Nausea. Sore throat. Vomiting.

Eyes- Redness. Pain. Blurred vision

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

A reduction of hazards and risks to human health.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

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

To avoid and reduce exposure, hazards and risks of the chemical to the environment.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/2004