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Parathion-methyl
Parathion-methyl is a non-systemic organophosphorus (OP) insecticide and acaricide. It is used to control chewing and sucking insects, and mites.
Parathion-methyl review
Status: review in progress
In 1996 the APVMA (formerly the NRA) began a review of parathion-methyl as part of the former Existing Chemical Review Program. Parathion-methyl was nominated for review because of concerns over worker health and safety, and the potential for adverse environmental effects, including its high toxicity to bees.
In March 1999 the APVMA released the Parathion-methyl Interim Review Report. The APVMA concluded that there were concerns over some existing use patterns for parathion-methyl but indicated that there was insufficient information to finalise the review.
In December 1999 the APVMA requested additional data to fill the identified data gaps and implemented an interim-use regime. The interim-use regime restricted the use of parathion-methyl to reduce or eliminate the potential risk to workers and to the environment while the additional data were being generated. Read a full history of the review...
The APVMA will issue a final report once the assessment of all available data is completed.
For more information please contact the Chemical Review Program on (02) 6210 4749 or by email to chemrev@apvma.gov.au
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| Parathion methyl Interim Review Report Introduction (  PDF - 2.7MB)Chemistry Assessment ( PDF - 17KB)Agricultural Assessment ( PDF - 2.9MB)Toxicology Assessment ( PDF - 4.1MB)Occupational Health and Safety Assessment ( PDF - 3MB)Environmental Assessment ( PDF - 2.7MB) |
Mar 1999 |
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APVMA parathion-methyl archive
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