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The Pesticide Product Information Database allows the public to view information on products, active ingredients, and programs related to pesticides and other pest control products that are regulated by Pest Management Regulatory Agency.

This substance was identified for action under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP).

As a result of the screening assessment, the Government concluded that chlorocresol is harmful to human health, but not to the environment, at levels of exposure considered in the assessment.

A maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) of 0.4 mg/L (400 µg/L) is proposed for 4-chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetic acid (MCPA) in drinking water. 4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetic acid (MCPA) is a phenoxyacetic acid herbicide, registered in Canada for use on agricultural sites, fine turf and lawns, in...

This substance was identified for action under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP).

This substance was identified for action under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP).

This substance was identified for action under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP).

DCPD is associated with health effects; however, at levels of exposure considered in the assessment, the Government concluded that this substance is not harmful to human health or to the environment.

The maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) for dimethoate and omethoate in drinking water is 0.02 mg/L (20 μg/L).

Poor indoor air quality can affect your health. The most effective way to improve your indoor air is to identify activities that can contribute to poor indoor air quality and remove or reduce the sources of indoor air pollutants.

These substances were identified for action under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP). The screening assessment focuses on 21 substances referred to collectively under the CMP as the Poly(alkoxylates/ethers) Group.

Substances in the Poly(alkoxylates/ethers) Group are associated with health and ecological effects; however, at levels of exposure considered in the screening assessment, the Government concluded that these substances are not harmful to human health or to the environment.

These substances were identified for action under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP). This screening assessment focuses on 12 substances referred to collectively under the CMP as the Resins and Rosins Group.

The ecological hazard and exposure potentials of 4 of the 12 substances in the Resins and Rosins Group were classified using the Ecological Risk Classification of Organic Substances (ERC) Approach. The Government concluded that tall oil (CAS RN 8002-26-4), specifically on the basis of risk...

These substances were identified for action under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP).

Sodium cyclamate and cyclohexylamine (CHA) are associated with health effects of potential concern; however, at levels of exposure considered in the assessment, the Government concluded that these substances are not harmful to human health or the environment.

These substances were identified for action under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP). The screening assessment focuses on 4 of 8 substances referred to collectively as the Substituted Alkyl Imidazolines Group.

The 4 substances in the Substituted Alkyl Imidazolines Group are associated with some health and ecological effects; however, the risk to Canadians is low at current levels of exposure. Therefore, it is proposed that these 4 substances are not harmful to human health or to the environment at...

Health Canada has developed a guideline value for barium in drinking water to protect the health of Canadians. Learn about the health effects of barium and how to reduce your exposure if it is present in your drinking water.

The online consultation provided Canadians with an opportunity to review a proposed definition and illustrative examples as a first step towards the development of a policy framework focused on enhancing the protection of vulnerable populations through the assessment and management of risks...