Chemical name: 2,7:3,6-Dimethanonaphth[2,3-b]oxirene, 3,4,5,6,9,9-hexachloro-1a,2,2a,3,6,6a,7,7a-octahydro-, (1a.alpha.,2.beta.,2a.alpha.,3.beta.,6.beta.,6a.alpha.,7 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 |