Chemical name: Acetic acid, (2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy)- 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: All agricultural use is 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: Banned for agricultural use The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Times New Roman; MS Sans Serif; MS Sans Serif; MS Sans Serif; High risk on humans (first of all on workers) because of its teratogenic and carcinogenic effect. Risk to the consumers (through the rice consumption with possible residues of 2,4,5-T). Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Times New Roman; MS Sans Serif; MS Sans Serif; MS Sans Serif; Decrease of chemical risk on humans. No residues of 2,4,5-T in rice, no dioxin contamination by its use. The product could be replaced. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Presence of 2,45-T (and dioxin) residues in water and soil were severe hazard and risk to the environment Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: Disappearance of 2,4,5-T in the environment, significant decrease of dioxin contamination in water, soil and air Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/1992 |