Re-evaluation Decision Document: Methylene Bis(thiocyanate)

10 February 2006
ISBN: 0-662-42671-1 (0-662-42672-X)
Catalogue Number: H113-12/2006-3E (H113-12/2006-3E-PDF)
(RRD2006-03)

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Summary

The purpose of this Re-evaluation Decision Document (RRD) is to notify registrants, pesticide regulatory officials and the Canadian public that Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has re-evaluated the active ingredient methylene bis(thiocyanate) and its associated uses as a commercial biocide and material preservative in manufacturing processes.

On July 9 2004, Proposed Acceptability for Continuing Registration (PACR) document PACR2004-26, Re-evaluation of Methylene Bis(thiocyanate) was published for consultation. The PMRA has reviewed the comments received and provides a response in Appendix I of this RRD.

The PMRA has determined that this active ingredient is acceptable for continued registration. Mitigation measures to further protect workers and the environment are specified in Appendix II of this RRD.