Chemical name: 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 strictly banned Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed: Not relevant. The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: R68: Possibility of irreversible effects R26/28: Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. R24: Toxic in contact with skin. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects Neurotoxic Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Eliminating exposure to this pesticide and consequently reducing risks to health. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: H400. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Acute Aquatic (Cat. 1): Hazardous to the aquatic environment. H410: Very toxic to aquatic organisms with long lasting effects. Chronic Aquatic (Cat: 1): Hazardous to Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: Eliminating exposure to this pesticide and consequently reducing risks to the environment. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 03/10/2005 |