Tecnazene

CAS number:
117-18-0

Date circular:
12/06/2002

Chemical name: Benzene, 1,2,4,5-tetrachloro-3-nitro-

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:

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All applications as plant protection products are prohibited.

Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed:

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EU Member states may have granted a period of grace for disposal, storage, placing on the market and use of existing stocks, no longer than 20 months from the date of notification of Commission Decision 2000/725/EC of 21/11/2000.

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

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It is prohibited to place on the market or use plant protection products containing tecnazene. Tecnazene is not included as an active ingredient in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. The authorisations for plant protection products containing tecnazene were withdrawn within a period of 6 months from the Commission Decision 2000/725/EC. From the date of decision, no authorisation for plant protection products containing tecnazene will be granted or renewed.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

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The intended uses are not considered to be safe as regards operator exposure to the active substance and consumers exposure to potential residues resulting from use.

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

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Complete risk reduction for plant protection use.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

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High risk or danger for aquatic organisms and for predators.

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

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Complete risk reduction for plant protection use.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 20/11/2000

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Authorisations for plant protection products containing tecnazene were withdrawn within a period of 6 months from the date of the final regulatory action.