Chemical name: Diphosphoric acid, tetraethyl ester

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:

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

This pesticides has been banned since 1982 on the basis of the recommendations of pesticide committee and a decision by the minister of agriculture.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

highly toxic to human, marine life and animal species, based on local and international organization toxicology reports.

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

Significant reduction of risks and adequate protection of human health including farmers, workers and consumers health.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Soil contamination

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

Adequate protection of the enviroment

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/1982