Methyl-parathion (Emulsifiable concentrates (EC) at or above 19.5% active ingredient and dusts at or above 1.5% active ingredient)

CAS number:
298-00-0

Date circular:
12/06/2008

Chemical name: Phosphorothioic acid, O,O-dimethyl O-(4-nitrophenyl) ester

Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Pesticide

Final regulatory action: The chemical is Severely Restricted

Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action:

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

ESTUDIOS QUE HAN DETERMINADO LOS SINTOMAS Y SIGNOS NEUROTOXICOS

PRODUCIDOS POR PLAGUICIDAS EN TRABAJADORES,

OTROS ESTUDIOS REPORTAN RESIDUOS DE ORGANOFOSFORADOS EN LECHE DE MADRES EN ZONAS AGRICOLAS.

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

Se espera una reduccion en el uso de este tipo de plaguicida. Y una reduccion en los niveles de residuos en los diferentes estudios realizados en la poblacion que ha estado en constante exposicion con plaguicidas.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 24/05/2004

This notification did not meet the requirements of Annex I to the Convention.