Chemical name:

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:

All uses.

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:

Ban on Manufacture, import and use.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

It is based on the result that existing biodegradation, bioaccumulation and toxic data were evaluated.

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

Reduction of human exposure to this substance as its use is phased out.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 10/11/2007