Chemical name: Phenol, 2-(1-methylpropyl)-4,6-dinitro- 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: Use of Dinoseb is strictly forbidden Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed: Not relevant The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No Summary of the final regulatory action: THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE Agrees: Art. 1 - Register of the following pesticides is prohibited by the National Plant Health Program, as harmful to health, and manufacture, commercialization or use in several countries have been prohibited: Aldrin, Dieldrin, Endrin, BHC, Campheclor ( Toxaphene), Chlordimeform (Galecron and Fundal), Chlordano, DDT, DBCP, Lindane, EDB, 2,4,5 T, Amitrole, Mercury and Lead Compounds, Carbon Tetrachloride, Leptophos, Heptachlor, Chlorobenzilate. Art. 2 - Registration is prohibited due to environmental contamination and toxic effects; and, due to the cancellation of the following products in several countries: Methyl, Diethyl and Ethyl Parathion, Mirex and Dinoseb. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: R61: Risk during pregnancy of adverse effects on the fetus. R62: Possible risk of impaired fertility. R36: Eyes irritant. Repr. (Cat. 1B): Reproduction toxicity Ocular. (Cat. 2): Serious eye damage or eye irritation Toxicity (Cat. 3 *): Acute toxicity Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: The Regulatory Action has the intended effect of eliminating exposure to this pesticide and consequently reducing risks to health. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: H400. Very toxic for aquatic organisms. Acute aquatic (CAT. 1): Dangerous for the aquatic environment. H410: Very toxic for aquatic organisms, with long lasting harmful effects. Chronic aquatic (Cat.1): Dangerous for the aquatic environment Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: The Regulatory Action has the intended effect of eliminating exposure to this pesticide and consequently reducing risks to the environment. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 12/11/1992 |