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: The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Highly toxic to humans, marine life and animal species and carcinogenic, based on local and international organization toxicology reports Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Long persistency and envieromental effects. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: Adequate protection of the enviroment. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/1982 |