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Jordan - Final Regulatory Action
Dicrotophos CAS number:
141-66-2
Date circular:
12/12/2003

Chemical name: Phosphoric acid, 3-(dimethylamino)-1-methyl-3-oxo-1-propenyl dimethyl ester, (E)-

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 formulations and all uses for plant protection.
All formulation.

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes

Summary of the final regulatory action:

It is prohibited to place on the market or use plant protection products containing Dicrotophos.

The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Hazards and risks principally due to its high toxicity to its persistence in the Environment.

Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health:

Complete risk reduction in the environment.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Persistence in the environment.

Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment:

Complete risk reduction

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/1981