Chemical name: 1,4:5,8-Dimethanonaphthalene, 1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-, (1.alpha.,4.alpha.,4a.beta.,5.alpha.,8.alpha.,8a.beta.)- Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Pesticide, Industrial Final regulatory action: The chemical is Banned Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action: All uses All uses Use or uses that remain allowed: n/a Pesticide use or uses that remain allowed: n/a The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes Summary of the final regulatory action: Ban on manufacture, import, sale and use. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: It is based on the result that existing toxic data were evaluated synthetically. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Should result in reduced human exposure to this substance as its use is phased out. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 10/03/2003 |