Chemical name: Ethane, 1,2-dichloro- 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: No information on the use(s) of the chemical in the country before final regulatory action, however, the decision for the action was based on the kind of exposures experienced through uses(s) in other countries who Form for notification of final regulatory action to ban or severely restrict a chemical Page 3 banned and/or restricted the chemical The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes Summary of the final regulatory action: Ethylene dichloride has been banned under the Environment Act 2008, therefore no imports, manufacture, handling, selling or transportation of this pesticide is allowed in Lesotho The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Cancer Hazard: Ethylene dichloride may be a carcinogen in humans since it has been shown to cause stomach, lung, breast and other types of cancer in animals. Other long term effects: Ethylene dichloride can irritate the lungs. Repeated exposure may cause bronchitis to develop with cough, phlegm and/or shortness of breath. Repeated, prolonged contact can chronically irritate the skin causing dryness, redness and a rash. Repeated, prolonged exposure can cause loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, tremblin g and low blood sugar (with weakness). It may damage the liver and kidneys (USEPA, 1987) Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: he ban of the use of the pesticide eliminated hazards due to occupational and contaminated drinking water exposure Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 16/06/2009 |