Chemical name: O,O-Dimethyl O-4-nitrophenyl phosphorothioate 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 * Since industrial uses of this substance not causing damage to human health have not been verified, ban on industrial use is imposed in order to protect human health. 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, use, transfer and possession. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: During spraying work, if inhaled in large quantity, poisoning will be caused and the condition of headache, nauseous, fever palsy and convulsion will be presented. 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 |