Chemical name: 2-Butenoic acid, 3-methyl-, 2-(1-methylpropyl)-4,6-dinitrophenyl 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: Importation, manufacture, handling, sale, transportation, use and storage in any form are all prohibited Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed: None The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes Summary of the final regulatory action: The acquisition and use of an agricultural remedy which contains Binapacryl was prohibited as from the 16th June 2009 The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Toxic to liver, kidney and the nervous system Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Reduce exposure Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Binapacryl is highly toxic to fish Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: Reduce exposure Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 16/06/2009 |