TSCA Chemicals-In-Progress Bulletin Vol.6, No. 3 July 1985

(OTS)
Vol. 6, No. 3 July 1985
INSIDE
What's Happening in OTS by Don R. Clay, OTS Director
Asbestos Abatement Workers Rule Page 2
SCHOOLS GET $45 MILLION TO ABATE ASBESTOS Page 3
THREE ASBESTOS INFORMATION CENTERS OPEN Page 3
PRIORITY REVIEW OF METHYLENE CHLORIDE UNDERWAY Page 2
EPA FINES SIX CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS Page 2
ITC
Add "intent-to-designate" Category Page 4
Five Chemicals on 16th Report Page 4
ITC Priority List Page 4
Cumulative Removals from Priority List Page 4
Decision Not to Test Isopropyl/Diisopropyl Biphenyl Page 5
Withdraw Proposed Chloromethane Testing Rule Page 5
Decision Not to Test TBEC Page 6
Propose Testing for BPA Page 6
Health Effects Testing for EHA Page 6
Rule Requires Testing for Cg Aromatic Hydrocarbon Fractions Page 7
Set Test Requirements for DETA Page 6
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
EPA Seeks Data for CHIPS Page 7
EPA Reports to Congress on TSCA Page 6
EPA Receives 16 Initial FYI Submissions Page 7
TSCA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
TAO Distributing Section 8(d) Chemicals List Page 12
Latest Substantial Risk Notices Page 8
Exporters Must Notify EPA Page 6
Must Substantiate Chemical Identify CBI Claim On Time Page 3
INVENTORY
Add 156 Chemicals to TSCA Inventory Page 8
First Polymers Under Exemption Rule Added to Inventory Page 11
This news bulletin is intended to inform all persons concerned with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) about recent developments
and near-term plans. For further information or to request copies of documents mentioned, write the TSCA Assistance Office (TAO),
(TS-799) EPA, Washington, D.C. 20460. The TAO also has a toll-free telephone number (800) 424-9065. In the Washington D.C. area, or
from outside the continental United States call (202) 554-1404.
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What's Happening In OTS - Don R. Clay
On July 12,1985, OTS issued an immediately effective rule, under section 6 of TSCA, to protect
State and local employees in 27 states from asbestos exposure during asbestos abatement
work. The rule was needed to fill in a gap in the coverage of the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration's (OSHA) asbestos standard. The OSHA standard does not cover State and
local employees in 27 states. The TSCA rule basically takes the terms of the OSHA standard
and applies them to the State and local employees not covered by the OSHA rule. It provides
for:
• permissible exposure limits of 2.0 fibers per cubic centimeter (f/cc) for an 8-hour time
weighted average, and 10.0 f/cc as a ceiling concentration;
• work practices such as wetting of asbestos, use of personal protective equipment, and
provision for special clothing;
• environmental monitoring, posting of caution signs, and clean-up and disposal of
asbestos waste;
• medical examinations of employees and retention of medical examination and environ-
mental monitoring records.
The TSCA rule requires persons to report to EPA at least 10 days before they begin an asbestos
abatement project using public employees covered by the rule. This advance notice will allow
EPA to inspect projects during abatement. However, to avoid duplication, those persons who report the information to EPA under
the National Emission Standard for Asbestos will be exempt from the TSCA rule.
OSHA currently is working on revising its present asbestos standard. EPA expects to adopt a rule similar to the final OSHA
asbestos standard.
Since the rule also serves as a proposed rule, persons may comment on it before September 10,1985. Comments should include
the docket number (OPTS 62044) and be sent to Document Control Office (TS-793), Office of Toxic Substances, EPA,
Washington, DC 20460. For further information, contact the TSCA Assistance Office at (800) 424-9065 or, in Washington, DC,
554-1404.
Joseph J. Merenda, Director of OTS' Existing Chemical
Assessment Division, (ECAD), is responsible for information
gathering, testing, screening and assessment activities for
existing chemicals under TSCA. ECAD develops TSCA sec-
tion 8 reporting and recordkeeping rules and section 5 signifi-
cant new use rules for existing chemicals, as well as section 4
—— test rules and responses to the
Interagency Testing Committee.
AT WORK Information obtained under these
rules is used both by OTS and
other EPA offices to evaluate the risks presented by the manu-
facture, processing, distribution, use and disposal of selected
chemicals from among the more than 60,000 on the TSCA
Inventory. Under Joe's direction, ECAD's staff of about 85
scientists, analysts and clerical employees screen new infor-
mation obtained from section 8(e) substantial risk notices,
TSCA information gathering rules, and other sources; they
set priorities for assessment, initiate further information
gathering where essential, and manage multi-disciplinary risk
assessments of priority chemicals. Ultimately, their assess-
ments provide a basis for deciding whether current uses of a
chemical may pose risks that require control measures.
Priority Review ol Methylene Chloride Underway
EPA has begun a priority review of occupational and ambient
air exposures to methylene chloride after finding that this
substance may pose a significant cancer risk to humans.
Methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane, is a non-
flammable, colorless, volatile liquid with an ether-like odor,
used widely as a degreaser, aerosol propellant, and solvent.
EPA is taking this action under the authority of section 4(f) of
TSCA. Under this section, the Agency must decide whether
new data indicate the substances may pose a significant risk
of cancer, gene mutation or birth defects to humans and take
the appropriate action under TSCA or other statutes or pub-
lish findings in the Federal Register that the risk is not
"unreasonable."
Methylene chloride is the fourth chemical EPA has given a 4(f)
priority designation. The others are 4,4-MDA and 1,3-
butadiene in 1983 and formaldehyde in 1984.
EPA has decided that methylene chloride may pose a signifi-
cant cancer risk, based on recent inhalation studies by the
Department of Health and Human Services' National Toxicol-
ogy Program. Studies found that methylene chloride causes
malignant liver and lung tumors in mice and benign mammary
tumors in rats.
This action is not a decision to regulate methylene chloride.
Rather, it signifies a formal commitment to determine on a
priority basis if any or all uses of this substance pose an
unreasonable risk to health. For additional information on
section 4(f) see page 12.
EPA Fines Six Chemical Manufacturers
On June 17, 1985 EPA announced that it was fining six com-
panies for manufacturing new chemicals without first notify-
ing the Agency as required by section 5 of TSCA.
The companies are BASF Wyandotte, BASF Systems, Ciba
Geigy, Union Carbide, Dow Corning, and Tremco, a subsi-
diary of B. F. Goodrich. BASF Wyandotte and BASF Systems
are subsidiaries of BASF AG, of Germany, and operate inde-
pendently of each other.
"The failure of these companies to notify EPA before they
manufactured certain chemicals is a clear violation of TSCA
and thwarts the Agency's ability to evaluate the toxic potential
of new chemicals," said Dr. John A. Moore, Assistant Admin-
istrator for Pesticides and Toxic Substances.
Section 5 of TSCA requires manufacturers and importers to
notify EPA at least 90 days before they manufacture or import
a new chemical. The premanufacturing notification allows
EPA to evaluate the new chemical for hazards before it is
commercially marketed.
Originally the fines totaled nearly $7 million. However the
fines proposed for BASF Wyandotte, BASF Systems, Dow
Corning, and Tremco were reduced by 50 percent because of
the companies' immediate voluntary disclosures of their fail-
ure to notify EPA.
"Since TSCA relies on the chemical industry for use and
production data, the Agency places great emphasis upon the

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notification requirements of TSCA", said Courtney M. Price,
Assistant Administrator for Enforcement and Compliance
Monitoring. "When violations of these provisions are found,
they warrant strong enforcement actions. These cases reflect
EPA's increased enforcement emphasis on assuring that
chemical manufacturers comply with reporting and informa-
tion-gathering provisions of TSCA."
Schools Get $45 Million to Abate Asbestos
In June 1985 EPA awarded $45 million in grants and loans to
340 schools to assist in the abatement of asbestos hazards.
Approximately 4,800 schools had applied for funds under the
Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act of 1984 (ASHAA)
administered by EPA. The awards were distributed to 47
states, the Northern Marianas, and Bureau of Indian Affairs'
schools.
"These grants will help our country's neediest schools to
eliminate a potentially serious threat to the health of stu-
dents," said Dr. John A. Moore, EPA's Assistant Administrator
for Pesticides and Toxic Substances. Moore asked schools
that have severe asbestos problems and who applied for
ASHAA funds, but were unsuccessful, to deal with the asbes-
tos problem and not delay abatement projects in anticipation
of future Federal funding.
"The $45 million Congress has provided under ASHAA allows
us enough money only for schools with the greatest financial
need and most potential for asbestos hazard," Moore said.
"We are making our technical expertize available to State and
local governments to help them evaluate and select appro-
priate remedies for asbestos in the remaining schools."
Under ASHAA, signed into law by President Reagan in August
1984, EPA makes loans and grants to public and private
schools to help remove or contain friable asbestos-containing
materials. The law also requires EPA to provide State and
local governments with scientific and technical assistance to
help them identify and assess school asbestos hazards.
EPA under ASHAA may lend up to 100 percent of the cost of a
specific abatement project. The no-interest loans are repay-
able over 20 years. ASHAA grants are for up to 50 percent of
an abatement program. Grants and loans can be combined in
a total award.
By February 15,1985, each State Governor received applica-
tions from school districts having friable asbestos In damaged
condition. By March 15 each Governor sent EPA a priority list
of schoofs based on the nature and magnitude of the existing
or potential exposure to friable asbestos materials. On June 6,
EPA released the names of the schools selected for funding.
EPA chose schools based on the financial resources of the
applicant, the likelihood of asbestos getting into a school's air
system, a Governor's priority, the extent to which a school's
proposed correction actions would reduce exposure and a
project's cost-effectiveness as compared to other techniques.
Asbestos Information Centers Open
Federally-financed asbestos information centers are now
open in the greater Atlanta, Boston and Kansas City areas.
The centers are part of the EPA nationwide drive to provide
information and training about asbestos abatement. The cen-
ters train people in proper asbestos identification and abate-
ment techniques. Congress provided funds for the centers in
the 1984-passed Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act
(ASHAA). EPA administers ASHAA, and the funds for the first
centers were awarded to Georgia Tech, Tufts University, and
the University of Kansas. If the three centers are successful,
EPA plans to open additional centers.
Each center offers three courses:
• One-day general awareness courses for a general
audience with emphasis on identification of asbestos-
containing materials, health effects of asbestos and
abatement options;
• Three-day courses for abatement decisionmakers
which focus on inspection, sampling, assessment and
abatement techniques, and specification writing;
• Five-day courses for persons who do actual abatement
work; safe practical work practices are stressed, with
participants doing abatement work at the center to gain
experience.
For additional information contact:
William M. Ewing
Asbestos Programs Group
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, Georgia 30332
(404) 894-3806
Janet Oppenheim-McMullen
Center for Environmental Management
Graves House
Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts 02155
(617) 381-3531
Lanl Hlmegarner
Asbestos Training Center
Division of Continuing Education
University of Kansas
5005 West 95th Street
Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66207-3398
(913)648-5042
Failure to substantiate chemical Identity CBI claim on time to result in waiver of claim
Under 40 CFR §720.85(b) of the PMN rule, submitters
who claim confidentiality for the specific chemical
identity of the PMN substance for a period after com-
mencement of manufacture or import must substan-
tiate their claims by responding to the questions
contained in section 720.85
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ITC Adds New Category to Screening Process
The ITC is turning to the public tor specific information that
may influence the Committee to modify its intention to desig-
nate certain chemicals. The new "intent-to-designate" cate-
gory provides industry and the public the opportunity to
supply the needed information before the ITC designates the
chemical and sets into motion an expensive and lengthy regu-
latory process. The first three chemicals in that category are
1H-Benzotriazole, C.I. Pigment Green 7 and N-Ethyl-N-
Benzylaniline.
Chemical
Information Needed
Information on any of the chemicals should be sent to:
Dr. Robert Brink
EPA
TS-792
Washington, O.C. 20460
Submitted information will become part of the public record
of the ITC review process unless it is clearly marked as confi-
dential business information (CBI). Submitters should separ-
ate CBI from other information and clearly mark it "TSCA
CBI."
The ITC needs the Information by September 1,1985.
Comments
1H-Benzotriazole
95-14-7
C.I. Pigment
Green 7
1328-53-6
N-Ethyl-N-
Benzylaniline
92-59-1
Chemical Fate: Persistence in surface waters
Ecological Effects; Acute toxicity to fish, aquatic
invertebrates and algae
Chemical Fate: Water solubility
Ecological Effects: Acute toxicity to fish, aquatic
invertebrates and algae
Chemical Fate: Water solubility, soil adsorption
coefficient, and persistence In soil and water
Ecological Effects: Acute toxicity to fish, aquatic
invertebrates and algae
Reliable estimates of concentrations toxic to organ-
isms cannot be made from fish toxicity data
previously provided
Reliable estimates of concentrations toxic to aquatic
organisms cannot be made from available fish and
aquatic Invertebrate studies previously provided.
No data were found on the chemical fate and
ecological effects of the chemical.
ITC Adds Five Chemicals to Priority List
Five chemicals were added to TSCA's section 4 priority list by
the Interagency Testing Committee (ITC) in its 16th Report to
the EPA Administrator [May 21,1985 (50 FR 20930)]. All the
chemicals were designated for response by EPA within 12
months. For additional information on section 4 see page 11.
The designated chemicals are:
Methylcyclopentane
Tetrabromobisphenol A
Triethylene glycol monomethyl ether
Triethylene glycol monoethyl ether
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether
16th ITC Report
96-37-7
79-94-7
112-35-6
112-50-6
143-22-6
Chemical/Group
Recommended Studies
Methylcyclopentane
96-37-7
Tetrabromobisphenol A
79-94-7
Triethylene glycol
monomethyl ether
112-35-6
Triethylene glycol
monoethyl ether
112-50-5
Triethylene glycol
monobutyl ether
143-22-6
Health Effects:
Chronic toxicity studies includ-
ing neurotoxicity, cardiotoxicity,
and oncogenicity; genotoxiclty,
reproductive and teratogenic
effects.
Chemical Fate:
Water solubility; soil adsorption
coefficient; persistence.
Ecological Effects:
Acute and chronic toxicity to
fish, aquatic invertebrates, and
algae; bioconcentration poten-
tial in fish.
Health Effects:
Toxicokinetic (absorption, dis-
tribution, and excretion) and
metabolic studies. Additional
testing conditional upon results
of toxicokinetic and metabolic
studies; subchronic studies with
emphasis on hematologic
effects; reproductive and devel-
opmental toxicity studies,

The TSCA Section 4(e) Priority List

July 1985

Chemicals and group* of chemical* designated for response within

12 Month*

Date of ITC
Chemical/Group Do - Ditto
Designation
1
Anthraquinone

2
2-Chloro-1,3-butadiene

3
Cumene

4
Mercaptobenzothiazole

5
Methylcyclopentane

6
Octamethycyclotetrasiloxane

7
Pentabromoethylbenzene

8
Sodium N-methyl-N-oleoyltaurine
Do
9
Tetrabromobisphenol A

10
Triethylene glycol monomethyl ether
Do
11
Triethylene glycol monoethyl ether
Do
12
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether..,

Other Recommended Chemicals and Groups of Chemicals
Recommended but not designated for response within 12 month*
1. Carbofuran intermediates 11/82
2. 3,4-Dichlorobenzotrifluoride 5/34
Cumulative Removals from the T8CA Section 4(e) Priority
List* July 1985
EPA Responses to ITC Recommendations
Federal Register Notice
Chemical/Group Do * Ditto Latest EPA Action
1 Acetonitrile
2 Acrylamide (health effects)
(environmental effects)
3 Alkyl epoxides
(see 1,2-8utytene oxide)
(tee Ethylene oxide)
(see Propylene oxide)
4 Alkyl phthalates
5 Alkyltin compounds'
49
FR
44142
11/2/84
50
FR
5421
2/8/85
48
FR
724
1/6/83
49
FR
449
1/4/84
50
FR
5421
2/8/85
47
FR
5456
2/5/82
4
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6
Aniline and bromo-.chloro-,
49 FR 108
1/3/84

and/or nitroanilines

7
Antimony metal
48 FR 716
1/6/83
8
Antimony sulfide
Do
Do
9
Antimony trioxide
Do
Do
10
Aryl phosphates
48 FR 57452
12/29/83
11
Benzidine-based dyes
46 FR 55004
11/5/81
12
Benzyl butyl phthalate
46 FR 53775
10/30/81
13
Biphenyl
48 FR 23080
5/23/83
14
Bisphenol A
50 FR 20691
5/17/85
15
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)
50 FR 5421
2/8/85

terephthalate

16
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethyl
49 FR 45606
11/19/84

acetate

17
1,2-Butylene oxide
49 FR 18779
5/2/84

(see Alkyl epoxides)

18
Butyl glycolyl butyl
46 FR 54487
11/2/81

phthalate

19
Calcium naphthenate
49 FR 30114
7/26/84
20
Chlorendic acid
47 FR 44878
10/12/82
21
Chlorinated benzenes

(mono-, di, tri, tetra, and penta)

(health effects)
49 FR 18779
5/2/84

(environmental effects)
49 FR 1760
1/13/84
22
Chlorinated naphthalenes
49 FR 32113
8/24/84
23
Chlorinated paraffins
49 FR 44142
11/2/84
24
4-Chlorobenzotrifluoride
50 FR 5421
2/8/85
25
Chloromethane
50 FR 19213
5/7/85
26
2-Chlorotoluene
50 FR 5421
2/8/85
27
Cobalt naphthenate
49 FR 21411
5/21/84
28
Cresols
48 FR 31812
7/11/83
29
Cyclohexanone
49 FR 44142
11/2/84
30
o-Dlanisidine-based dyes
46 FR 55004
11/5/81
31
1,2-Dibromo-4-(l,2-
50 FR 19460
5/8/85

dibromethyl) cyclohexane

32
Dibutyltin bis(isooctyl
48 FR 51361
11/8/83

maleate)2

33
Dibutyltin bis(isooctyl
Do
Do

mercaptoacetate)2

34
Dibutyltin bis(lauryl
Do
Do

mercaptide)2

35
Dibutyltin dilaurate2
Do
Do
36
Dichloromethane
49 FR 25009
6/19/84
37
1,2-Dichloropropane
49 FR 899
1/6/84
38
Diethylenetriamine
50 FR 21398
5/23/85
39
Dimethyltin bis(isooctyl
48 FR 51361
11/8/83

mercaptoacetate)2

40
1,3-Dioxolane
49 FR 32113
8/10/84
41
Ethylene bis(oxyethylene)
49 FR 45851
11/19/84

diacatate

42
Ethylene oxide
49 FR 200
1/3/84

(see Alkyl epoxides)

43
2-Ethylhexanoic acid
50 FR 20678
5/17/85
44
Ethyltoluene
50 FR 20662
Do
45
Fluoroalkenes
49 FR 23112
6/4/84
46
Formamide
48 FR 57366
12/29/83
47
Glycidol and its derivatives
48 FR 57562
12/30/83
48
Halogenated alkyl epoxides
48 FR 57695
DO

(see Hexafluoropropylene oxide)

49
Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene
47 FR 58029
12/29/82
50
Hexachlorocyclopentadlene
47 FR 58023
Do
51
Hexachloroetharte
47 FR 18175
4/28/82
52
1,2,3,4,7,7-Hexachloro-
49 FR 45664
11/19/84

norbornadiene

53
Hexafluoropropylene oxide
48 FR 57688
12/30/83
54
(see Halogenated alkyl epoxides)

Hydroquinone
49 FR 438
1/4/84
55
Isophorone
50 FR 5421
2/8/85
56
Isopropyl blphenyl/difsopropyl 50 FR 18920
5/3/85

biphenyl

57
Lead naphthenate
49 FR 21411
6/21/84
58
Mesityl oxide
49 FR 1536
1/12/84
59
4,4'-Methylenedianlline
49 FR 31806
7/11/83
60
Methyl ethyl ketone
50 FR 5421
2/8/85
61
Methyl isobutyl ketone
Do
Do
62 Methylolurea
63 Moriobutyltin tris(isoocytyl
mercaptoacetate)2
64 Monomethyltin tris(isooctyl
mercaptoacetate)2
65 Nitrobenzene
66 Oleylamine
67 2-Phenoxyethanol
68 Phenylenediamines
69 Polychlorinated terphenyls
70 Propylene oxide
(see Alkyl epoxides)
71 Pyridine
72 Quinone
73 4-(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)
phenol
74 o-Tolidine-based dyes
75 Toluene
76 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
77 Trimethylbenzenes
78 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
79 Tris(2-chloroethyl)
phosphite
80 Tris(2-ethylhexyl) trimellitate
81 Xylenes
49 FR
21371
5/21/84
48 FR
51361
11/8/83
Do
Do
Do
Do
49 FR
25013
6/19/84
49 FR
45610
11/19/84
49 FR
30114
7/26/84
50 FR
4267
1/30/85
46 FR
54482
11/2/81
48 FR
430
1/4/84
47 FR
58031
12/29/82
49 FR
456
1/4/84
50 FR
5421
2/8/85
46 FR
55004
11/5/81
47 FR
56391
12/16/82
49 FR
1696
1/13/84
Do
Do
49 FR 39810
10/10/84
47 FR 49466
11/1/82
50 FR 5421
2/8/85
47 FR
56392
12/16/82
* This priority is updated to reflect very recent EPA actions and therefore
differs with the list provided in the latest ITC (16th) report submitted to
E PA. Copies of the 16th ITC report, as reported in the Federal Register, are
available through the TAO.
'Removed by the ITC for reconsideration. Seven individual alkyltin
compound group members were subsequently designated in the 11th ITC
report for priority consideration.
'One of seven alkyltin compounds. See Note 1 above.
'This notice refers to an EPA test rule on C9 aromatic hydrocarbon
fraction obtained from the reforming of crude petroleum.
EPA Withdraws Proposed Chlormethane Testing Rule
EPA is not planning to require health effects testing for chloro-
methane. The ITC designated chloromethane for priority
consideration In its first report published in 1977 [October 12,
1977 (42 FR 55026)]. The ITC recommended the chemical be
tested for carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, teratogenicity and
other chronic effects with specific emphasis on the central
nervous system, liver, kidneys, bone marrow and cardiovas-
cular system.
In July 1980, EPA issued a proposed test rule to require
manufacturers and processors of chloromethane to conduct
oncogenic and structural teratogenic effects testing. In
response to the proposed test rule EPA received study reports
from a chloromethane industry test program, a 24-month
chronic toxicity/oncogenicity study and a teratogenicity
study. EPA also received a reproductive effects study in rats
for chloromethane.
On the basis of these additional studies EPA finds there Is
sufficient Information and experience to reasonably deter-
mine or predict ohioromethane's potential to cause health
effects on humans. Therefore, EPA withdrew its 1980 pro-
posed test rule on chloromethane on May 7, 1985 (50 FR
19813).
Decision Not to Teat Isopropyl/Dllsopropyl Blphenyls
EPA will not require chemical fate, health or ecological effects
testing of isopropyl blphenyl or diisopropyl biphenyl. EPA
said, in a May 3, 1885 notice, that there is not significant
release of either substance to the aquatic environment (50 FR
18920). Also, based on limited exposure to these chemicals
during their manufacture, production and use, there is neither
significant human exposure to them nor reason to believe that
there Is an unreasonable risk of Injury to human health or the
environment, These two chemicals ware recommended for
testing by the ITC [May 29. 1964 (49 FR 22389)].
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Health Elfects Testing lor EHA
EPA is planning to require manufacturers and processors of
2-ethylhexanoic acid (EHA) to conduct health effects tests.
EPA's proposed tests for EHA include pharmacokinetic stu-
dies and a 90-day subacute toxicity and developmental toxic-
ity test. The May 17,1985 proposed rule (50 FR 20678) is EPA's
response to the ITC's designation of EHA for priority consid-
eration for health effects tests in its 14th Report [May 29,1984
(49 FR 22389)].
EHA, a colorless liquid, is used exclusively as a chemical
intermediate or reactant in the production of 2-
ethylhexanoate metal soaps, peroxy esters or other deriva-
tives. EPA believes there are two domestic manufacturers and
three importers of EHA who currently are making or importing
between 20 and 35 million pounds. In the proposed rule EPA
reported it recently received information indicating that
approximately 400 workers in the United States are poten-
tially exposed to EHA during manufacturing and processing
of the chemical.
Decision Not to Test TBEC
EPA is not initiating rulemaking at this time to require testing
of 1,2-dibromo-4-(1,2-dibromoethyl) cyclohexane (TBEC).
This decision is EPA's response to the ITC's designation of
the chemical for priority consideration for health effects,
chemical fate and ecological effects testing.
EPA in its reply said data obtained indicate that few people are
exposed to TBEC and those who are, are exposed at very low
levels of the chemical [May 8, 1985 (50 FR 19460)]. The
Agency reported that little if any TBEC is released to the
environment and existing data do not suggest potential
adverse effects from exposure to the chemical.
EPA found that one company is manufacturing TBEC. Pro-
duction in 1982 was about 600,000 pounds. Later production
volume made available to EPA is classified as confidential
business information.
EPA Proposes Testing for BPA
EPA is proposing specific environmental and health tests for
bisphenol A [4,4-isopropylidene-diphenyl] by manufacturers
and processors. The May 1?, 1985 proposal is EPA's response,
to the ITC designation of BPA for priority consideration for
environmental and health effects testing (50 FR 20691).
BPA is a white solid with a mild phenolic odor and is currently
produced by four domestic manufacturers. Except for one
manufacturer, the BPA manufacturers use all the production
they produce. Imports of BPA are low, EPA reports. In the
United States BPA is used mostly in the manufacture of poly-
carbonate and epoxy resins and by the construction, automo-
bile, appliance and electronic industries.
Set Test Requirements for DETA
EPA is establishing test requirements under section 4(a) of
TSCA for manufacturers and processors of diethylenetri-
amfne (DETA). EPA issued a final rule on May 23,1985 <50 FR
21398). In 1981, the ITC designated DETA as a priority chemi-
cal and recommended that it be tested for health effects [May
22, 1981 (46 FR 28138)].
The tests required for DETA are:
• oral subchronic toxicity testing in the same species;
• dermal absorption testing in the same species;
• chemical fate testing under aerobic conditions;
• mutagenicity testing for gene mutations and chromo-
somal aberrations.
Did you know?
Exporters Must Notify EPA.
Section 12(b) of TSCA requires that EPA be notified
when exporters intend to export a chemical substance
or mixture that is the subject of any of the following
TSCA regulatory actions:
• a final section 4 test rule (including a final Phase I
rule) or a final section 5(b) testing requirement;
• a section 5 Significant New Use Rule (SNUR),
proposed or final;
• listing under section 5(b)(4) proposed or final,
and additions to such list, proposed or final;
• a section 5(e) or 5(f) final order;
• a section 6 rule, proposed or final
• or when action is pending or relief has been
granted under sections 5 or 7
The export notice must be in writing; must be for the
first export or intended export (contractual obligation)
of each such chemical of a particular country in a
calendar year, and must be postmarked within seven
days of forming Intent to export or on the date of export,
whichever is earlier.
Notices should be forwarded to the Document Control
Officer, Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances (TS-
703), U.S. Environments* Prelection Agency, 401 M
Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460, and contain the
following information:
• name of the regulated chemical
• name and address of the exporter
• country of import
• date of export
• the seption of TSCA under which EPA has taken
action
The information the exporter submits to EPA may be
claimed confidential. If the Information is claimed con-
fidential, It will be handled in compliance with current
EPA regulations and Confidential Business Informa-
tion guidelines,
Volume II of the EPA Guide for Importers and Exporters
contains a complete list of chemicals subiect to export
reporting requirements. If you would like a copy of this
publication or have further questions concerning
chemical export notices please call TAO.
On the same day this final rule was issued, EPA proposed a
rule (50FR 21413) that DETA be tested in chronic oncogenic-
ity bioassays if the substance shows positive results in certain
of the mutagenicity tests required in the final rule.
DETA (111-40-0) is an alkaline, hygroscopic, viscous liquid.
EPA estimates the 1982 DETA production to be between 26
and 32 million pounds. DETA is used primarily in the produc-
tion of paper wet-strength resins, epoxy-curing agents, che-
lating agents, lubricating oil and fuel additives, surfactants
and corrosion inhibitors.
EPA Reports to Congress on TSCA for FY 84
Each year EPA is required to report to Congress on actions
taken under TSCA during the previous fiscal year. Earlier this
year, the Administrator forwarded the TSCA 7th Annual
Report to Congress. Copies of the report are available by
calling or writing the TAO.
Latest FYI Submissions
EPA has received in recent weeks initial FYI (For Your Infor-
mation) submissions. The notices are listed below. For addi-
tional information on FYls see page 12.
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Document Control No. FYI-
Chemlcal Name(s) CAS No.
AX-0485-0391
Oleylamine 112-90-3
Final results of an Ames mutagenicity test.
AX-0485-0392
Phthalate Esters (14)
Final results of ecotoxicity tests with
Daphnia and algae.
AX-0485-0393
Benzene 71-43-2
Final results from a 90-day mouse study to monitor
micronuclei in blood.
AX-0485-0394
Hydrogen Sulfide 7783-06-4
Letter reporting workplace monitoring data
and odor masking.
OTS-0485-0396
Chloromethylpropene 563-47-3
Information for CHIP in preparation.
OTS-0485-0397
Vinylcyclohexene 100-40-3
Information for CHIP in preparation.
AX-0485-0398
3 Petroleum Naphthas
Final results of dermal sensitization tests
in guinea pigs.
OTS-0585-0399
1,2-Dichloropropane 78-87-5
Summarized final results of a 13-week inhalation
toxicity test in rats and mice.
OTS-0585-0400 S
Substituted Nltroaromatic Confidential
Summarized final results of a dermal sensitiza-
tion test in guinea pigs.
OTS-0585-0401
t-Butyl Peroxybenzoate 614-45-9
Final results in the In vitro sister chronatid
exchange, mouse lymphoma and Ames tests.
OTS-0485-0402 104-40-5
4—Nonylphenoi
Information for CHIP In preparation.
OTS-0485-0403 56&-61-9
C.I. Basic Red 9
Information for CHIP in preparation.
AX-0585-0404
Environmental Pollutants
Review of carcinogenicity in aquatic species and its
association with environmental pollutants.
AX-0585-0405
Benzene 7143-2
Final report of benzene concentrations In
human breath samples.
AX-0585-0406
Arsenic 7440-38-2
Copper 7440-50-8
Final report of an epidemiological study
of copper smelter workers.
OTS-Q583-040B
2-Methoxy-l-Propyl Acetate
Summarized final results fron inhalation teratology studies In
rabbits and rats, $nd a dermal teratology study In rabbits.
Require Testing for Ci Aromatic Hydrocarbon Fractions
EPA now requires health effects testing affecting certain
manufacturing and processing of Ca aromatic hydrocarbon
fractions which are obtained from reforming of crude petro-
leum. Persons who manufacture or process this fraction
solely as an impurity are exempt from this rule. The May 17,
1985 rule requires that the Cs aromatic hydrocarbon fraction
be performed according to protocols approved by EPA. The
testing is in response to an ITC designation.
The rule requires tests for neurotoxicity, mutagenicity, devel-
opmental toxicity and reproductive effects. EPA also requires
oncogenicity testing unless certain mutagenicity test results
are negative.
EPA found that substantial amounts of Csaromatic hydrocar-
bon fraction are manufactured, processed and sold for use as
solvent end products. About 20,000 people are exposed to
solvents containing the substance, and more people may be
exposed during manufacture and processing of the C9frac-
tion which is blended into fuels.
OTS Seeks CHIP Data
OTS is asking the public for unpublished Information about
the following chemicals:
Triphenyl phosphite
Chlorinated Styrenes
Octachlorostyrene
Heptachlorostyrene
101-02-0
29082-74-4
61225-81-0 &
61593-44-0
These chemicals have been selected for preliminary
assessment review. OTS has preliminary information about
potential effects of these chemicals to health and the
environment and is doing a review to find what other
information is available about these chemicals. Information
should be sent to:
TSCA Document Control Office (TS-793)
ATTN: Mr. Terry O'Bryan
Washington, D C. 20460
Persons who have unpublished data about the chemicals, but
who also want answers to questions prior to responding
should contract John Leitzke of the OTS Chemical Screening
Branch, (202) 382-3507, as soon as possible.
All Information submitted In response to the solicitations wilt
be placed in a public file and made available for public inspec-
tion, unless the submitter is able to assert a claim of confiden-
tiality, in accordance with the previsions of section 14 of
TSCA. EPA will Handle 0 confidentiality claims in- accor-
dance with its procedures governing the confidentiality of
business information,
The OTS review of each of the chem icals when completed will
be In a report called a Chemical Hazard Information Profile
(CHIP). A CHIP Is a brief summary of readily available infor-
mation concerning the health and environmental effects and
potential exposure to ft ohetnical. CHIP candidates are
chosen on the basis of information indicating a potential for
adverse health or environmental effects along with the evi-
dence of significant production or some type of exposure.
When OTS searches the literature in preparing ft CHIP It
Oehehnny limits the search to automated data bases and refer-
ence works. But OTS encourages Individuals and firms to
submit unpublished or recently published reports and ail
other hard-to-obtain studies on the chemical selected for a
CHIP. Relevant studies from the public could include data on
health effects, environmental effects, commercial production
ietrrd uses, exposed populations, environmental levels, or any
other material that can aid in the assessment of the chemioal's
impact on health or the environment. OTS is atso interested in
knowing of current testing of a CHIPoanelidato or as«e*«m*nt
activities by other, organization#,
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Section 8(e)....Substantial Risk
Below is a list of recent initial section 8(e) notices placed in
EPA's public file. For an explanation of section 8(e) and how
copies of noitces can be acquired see page 12.
tog. No. 8EHQ [CAS No.]
0285-0545 S
Halophenoxy halophenyl substituted
heteromonocyclic —
heteromonocycle (generic name)
Summary preliminary results from a 52-week dietary
feeding study in dogs
0285-0546
Lead 7439-92-1
Epidemiologic report concerning lead battery/lead
production plant workers
0385-0547
0,0-Dimethylphosphorodithioate 756-80-9
Summary preliminary results from an inhalation toxicity/
reproduction study in rats
0485-0548 S
Triazole (generic name)
Summary preliminary results of an oral teratology study in
rats
0485-0549 S
Sodium carbonate stabilized sulfonated
polystryrene, sodium salt
9080-79-9
Final results of acute and subacute inhalation studies in
rats
0485-0550
Poly p-phenylene terepthalamide (PPD-T)
aramid fibrils —
Summary preliminary results of a 2-year study of rats
exposed via inhalation to respirable PPD-T aramid fibrils
0485-0551
Zeranol 26538-44-3
NIOSH report on occupational exposure to zeranol, an
animal growth promoter
0485-0552
2,4-Dinitrophenoxyethanol production/
drying process 2831-60-9
Preliminary report of worker illness
0485-0553
Refractory ceramic fibers —
Preliminary results of intraperitoneal injection, intratra-
cheal instillation, and inhalation studies in hamsters and
rats
0585-0554-S
p-Ethoxyethylbenzoate 23676-09-7
Diethyl sulfate 64-67-5
Report of diethyl sulfate detected in commercial
p-ethoxyethylbenzoate
S at the end of a Log Number means a sanitized version is
available.
New Chemicals Added to T8CA Inventory
EPA has received many commencement of manufacture notices for chemicals since publication of the May 1985 Chemicals-in-
Progress Bu lletin. These chemicals, listed below, have been added to the TSCA Chemical Substance I nventory. See page 12 for an
explanation of commencement of manufacture notices.

FR
PMN no.
Submitter

Chemical Identification
Citation

CBI-Confldentlal Business Information

G = Generic Name*
Do - Ditto
81-24
Armak Co,
G
Dltallowalkylquaternary
48 FR 18125
3-11-81
81-473
CBI
G
Oxoarylpolyalkylbenzene alkanolc acid ester
46 FR 48753
10-2-81
81-474
Do
G
Polyhaloalkylbenzene alkanolc acid ester
Do
81-486
Do
G
Polyhaloalkylbenzene
46 FR 48978
10-5-81
81-509
Do
G
Lower alkyl ester of an alkyl propionic acid
46 FR 50410
10-31-81
82-72
Celanese Plastics & Specialties Co
G
Alkenoic acid ester of a halogenated alkyl aryl ether
47 FR 7310
2*18-82
82-232
CBI
a
Thlophosphate
47 FR 15406
4-9-82
Bt-OOl
Do
G
Amlde/amlne salt of dlcarboxylic acid
47 FR 35332

Citric acid ester
8-13-82
82-642
Do
G
Do
82-889
Ashland Chemical Co.
G
Unsaturated polyester with halogenated glycol
47 FR 42151
9-24-82
47 FR 44808
10-8-82
82-707
CBI
G
Neutralized reaction product of an alkanediolc acid and
substituted alkanes
83-279
Do
G
Chlorinated, oleated, hydrocarbon polymer
47 FR 57332
12-23-82
83-342
Do

3-[5-[4-Chloro-6-[3-[2-hydroxysulfonyloxy)ethylsulfonyl]anilino] 48 FR 882

-1,3,5-trlazln-2-ylamino]2-sulfophenyl-azo|-4-hydroxy-6-
1-7-83

proplonylamino-2,7-naphthalene dlsulfonic acid,

tetrasodium salt

83-345
Do
G
Alkyl thiocyanate
Oo
83-474
Hitachi Chemical Co,, America Ltd.

2-Propenoic acid (2,4,8-trioxo-1,3,5-triazine-l ,3,5(2H. 4H. 6H1-
trlyl); 2,1-ethanedlyl ester
48 FR 7298
2-18-83
83*658
CBI
G
Modified epoxy resin
48 FR 12890

7-[4-Chloro-8[3-[2-hydroxysulfonyloxy)ethylaulfonyl)-N-
ethylaftllino)-1,3,6»trlazlne-2-ylam(no]-4-hydroxy-3-
(4-methoxy-2-sulfoptieny lazo)-2-nsphthalenesulfonic acid,
trlsodlum salt
3-25-83
83-632
Do

48 FR 17385
4-22-83
8
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83-731
Reichhold Chemicals, Inc.
83-809
CBI
83-989
Do
83-1033
Do
83-1082
Alcolac Inc.
83-1153
CBI
83-1154
Do
83-1167
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc.
83-1245
CBI
84-28
Do
84-40
Superior Varnish and Drier Co.
84-220
CBI
84-261
Do
84-274
Alcolac Inc.
84-284
CBI
84-303
Do
84-318
Aceto Chemical Co.
84-358
CBI
84-386
Do
84-396
Ajinomoto U.S.A., Inc.
84-477
S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
84-478
Do
84-490
CBI
84-537
Do
84-544
Do
84-598
Do
84-633
BASF System Corp.
84-689
Witco Chemical Corp.
84-684
Degussa Corp.
84-763
OB)
84-792
Do
84-793
Do
84-860
Do
84-870
Do
84-871
Do
84-882
Biosynth international. Inc.
84-887
CBI
84-896
Blpsyntb tnternatterwtotije.
84-897
Do
84-919
CBI
84-927
Naarden International
84-945
CBf
84-951
Do
84-1042
Do
84-1043
Dresser Industrles.lnc.
84-1048
Biddle Sawyer Corp.
84-1oet
OBI
84-1087
Do
84-1089
Do
G
Acrylic resin
48 FR 23903

5-27-83
G
Saturated polyester
48 FR 26884

6-10-B3
G
Substituted carboxylated cocoimidazoline
48 FR 35713

8-5-83
G
Cg-g carboxylic acid
48 FR 37669

8-19-83

Docosyl methacrylate
48 FR 39689

9-1-83
G
Urethane compound
48 FR 41638

9-16-83
G
Do
Do
G
Trisubstitutedmethylsllane hydrochloride
Do
G
Polyester
48 FR 45397

9-23-83
G
Flexibilized dicyclopentadlene modified unsaturated
48 FR 48863

polyester resin
10-21-83
G
Oil modified polyester
Do
G
Modified copolymer of alkenoic esters and substituted alkenoic
48 FR 55332

esters with styrene
12-12-83
G
Polyester/alkyd from alkanedlols carbomonocyclic anhydride
48 FR 56846

and mixed acids
12-23-83

Poly(OXY-1,4-butanediyl)-X-(1-OXO-2-propenyl)-w-
48 FR 56718

[{1-OXO-2-propenyl)OXY]
12-30-83
G
Mercapto carboxylic acid ester reaction product with olefin
49 FR 930

1-6-84
G
Polyurethane polymer
Do

[4-(4-Methylphenylthio)phenyl]
49 FR 2526

phenylmethanone
1-20-84
G
Polyaromatic urethane poly (unsaturated) ester
49 FR 6991

2-24-84
G
Substituted phenylmagneslum chloride
49 FR 6160

2-17-84

Dlper.taerythritol, adlplc acid ester
Do
G
Styrene, alpha olefin, 2,5-furandione copolymer
49 FR 9954

3-16-84
G
Ammonlo salt of styrene, alpha olefin, 2,5-furandione polymer
Do
G
Substituted amlnofluorane
49 FR 11009

3-23-84
G
Unsaturated amino eater salt
49 FR 13744

4-6-84
G
Polymer of substituted benzenes and tetrasubstltuted propane
49 FR 14802

4-13-84
G
Alkoxy functional alkyl substituted silicone resin
49 FR 16833

4-20-84

Polymer of: vinyl chloride; dimethyl ester of malelc acid,
49 FR 19110

diethyl ester of maleic acid
5-4-84
G
Su/furized reaction products of animal oil and vegetable
49 FR 21113

fatty ester
5-18-84
G
Blsphenol dfester
49 FR 22128

5-25-84

Potymer uf vinyl acetate, butylacrylate, hydroxy ethyl aorylate
49 FR 23910

and acrylic acid
8-8-84
G
Dlsubstltuted anthraqulnone-2-sulfonic acid, alkali metal salt
Do
G
Dlsubstituted anthraquinone-2-sulfonlc acid
Do
G
Dlsubstltuted nitrobenzene
49 FR 28800

8-29-84
G
Dlsubstituted nltrobenzolc acid
Do
G
Dlsubstltuted benzotriazole
Do

3,5-Dlchloro-2-hydroxybenzenesulfonate, disodlum
49 FR 28614

7-13-84
G
Atkanediolc acid, elkyloxy sulfonyl, ammonium salt
Do

1ndole-3-acrylleao(d
Do

3,3',5,5'-Tetramethylbenzldlne dlhydroohlorlde
Do
Q
Urethane-esterpolymer
49 FR 29481

7-20-84
G
Oarbopolycycilc afkenyl etner
Dp
G
Trltubstiwted amtoobenzote acid sster
DO
G
Substituted aminobenawlo aotd aster
49 FR 30238

7-27-84

Methytammeniuw N*methyldlthlooarbam|te
49 FR 33718

8-24-84
0
suifurizea maane«wm?pfP
Do

2-Naphthytaiwi»^8,8*{i4«j|fonlc ao|dtdt#odium salt
Do
G
Triaubstltuted malonfcmfde
49 FR 33721

8*84-84
G
Substituted complex
DO
0
Modified, roateated matal retinue
48 FR 54572

fc-31-54,

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84-1102
Do
G
Modified polymer of acrylates and methacrylates
84-1133
Do
G
Hydroxy acrylic resin
84-1134
Do
G
Do
84-1139
Do
G
Cellulosic ether
84-1141
Do
G
Phenylene bis [benzothiazoyloxoalkylamide]

[methylimidazole] derivative mixed salts
84-1164
Do
G
Disubstituted benzoic acid ester
84-1193
Do
G
Functional polyester
84-1194
Do
G
Acrytated polyester
84-1203
Do
G
Substituted amino benzoic acid derivative
84-1205
American Hoechst Corp.

Benzeneamine, 2-hydroxy-5-((2-sulfooxyethyl)suifonyl)-
84-1211
CBI
G
Reaction product of alkyldiamine and excess formaldehyde
84-1212
Do
G
Alkyl diamino polyacetonitrile
84-1213
Do
G
Sodium salt of alkyidiaminopolycarboxylic acid
84-1214
Do
G
Acrylic copolymer
84-1215
Do
G
Aikyd copolymer
84-1216
Do
G
Acrylic copolymer
84-1217
Do
G
Aikyd base for an alkyd modified acrylic copolymer
84-1226
Allied Corp.
G
Substituted amine-boron compound
85-5
Emery Industries

Adlplc acid, ezetalc acid and phthalic anhydride with

ethylene glycol terminated with 2-ethyl hexanol
85-6
CBI
G
Alkvl Dhosohate potassium salt
85-13
Allied Corp.
G
Substituted borazole polymer
85-33
CBI
G
Potymonocycllc urathane
85-51
Westvaco Corp.
G
Monoethanolamine salt of llgnin
85-52
CBI
G
Modified fatty acid polyamine condensate
85-56
Do
G
Alkylcycloalkenyl ketone
85-57
Do
G
Cycloalkenyl alkyl oxirane
85-58
Do
G
Cycloalkenyl alkyl thlirane
85-59
Do
G
Cycloalkenyl alkyl thiol
85-61
Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corp.
G
Aromatic polyester
85-68
CBI
G
Alkyd resin
85-69
Do
G
Condensation acrylic copolymer
85-70
Do
G
Epoxy modified alkyd resin
85-71
Do
G
Alkyd resin
85-72
General Electric Co.

Lanthanum phosphate, cerium and terbium activated
86-78
Rohm and Haas Co.
G
Substituted propionamide
85-83
CBI
G
Polyester from dimethyl terephthalate, ethylene glycol and

3-substltuted propanoic acid glycol ester
85-85
Morton Thiokol, Inc.
G
Sodium salt of sulfated linear Cg-^ alcohol ethoxylate
85-86
CBI
G
Modified acrylic polymer
85-87
Do
G
Sulfonated carbocyclic diester
85-95
H. B. Fuller Co.
G
Carboxylated acrylic muliipolymer
85-99
General Electric Co.
G
(Polyoxyalkylene)bis(N-trimellitimide)
85-102
Richardson-Vlcks, Inc.
G
Modified soybean-tung alkyd resin
85-111
CBI
G
Polymer of disubstituted potyslloxane, substituted phenol

and substituted alkanoyl hallde
85-113
General Electric Co.
G
Terephthaiic acid, polymer with (poly oxyalkylene)bls(N-

aryl trimellitlmide) and butanediol
85-117
CBI
G
Hydroxy resin
85-119
Do
G
Do
85-120
Do
3
Hydroxy acrylic resin
85-121
Do
G
Acrylic copolymer
85-123
Phillips Chemical Co,
G
Copolymer of vinyl amide and organic acid salt
85-129
American Hoechst Corp.
G
Styrene, acrylate polymer
85-132
CBI
G
Organosllicone copolymer
85-134
Do
G
Intermolecularly rearranged triglycerides
85-168
Owens-Coming Fiberglass Corp.
G
Aromatic dlol
85-185
CBI
G
Substituted phenyl salt
85-189
Kay-Fries, Inc.
G
Alkyl alkoxy siloxane
85-213
Essex Specialty Products, Inc.
G
Aromatic polyurethane prepolymer containing tertiary amine
49 FR 35414
9-7-64
49 FR 36151
9-14-84
Do
Do
Do
49 FR 37458
9-24-84
49 FR 38356
9-28-84
Do
Do
49 FR 39379
10-5-84
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
10-19-84
Do
Do
49 FR 43105
10-26-84
Do
Do
49 FR 44139
11-2-84
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
49 FR 44676
11-8-84
Do
Do
Do
49 FR 45657
11-19-84
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
49 FR 46482
11-28-84
Do
40 FR 47108
11-30-84
Do
Do
49 FR 47021
12-7-84
10
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85-214
85-215
85-229
85-230
85-231
85-238
85-268
85-269
85-270
85-271
85-274
85-288
85-292
85-299
85-302
85-318
85-319
85-322
85-327
85-339
85-340
85-342
85-348
85-347
85-348
85-349
85-350
Do
CBI
DO
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Blddle Sawyer Corp.
CBI
Do
Do
Do
American Hoechst Corp.
Do
Lithium Corporation of America
CBI
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
DO
Do
Do
G Aromatic polyurethane prepolymer containing polyether
G Polyester polyol
G Epoxy polyester
G Acrylated alkyd resin
G Polyester base
G Unsaturated polyester
G Substituted furanone
G Do
G Do
G Do
G Substituted phenylazo naphthalene sulfonic acid, salt
G Alkyl oxlrane reacted with polyalkylene glycol
G Organofunctional polyalloxane
G Polyester resin
G Polyol acetal
1-laopropylthlo-beta-O-galactopyranoslde
Pentaacetyl-beta-D-galactopyranoslde
2-Propanamlne, N-O-methylethyl)-, lithium salt
G Isocyanate terminated polyether prepolymer
G Coconut alkyd resin
G Organofunctional polysiloxane
G Polyester resin
G Alkyd resin
G Modified phenolic reain
G Alkyd resin*
G Acrylated alkyd resin
G Modified phenolic resin
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
49 FR 48802
12-14-84
49 FR 49895
12-24-84
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
49 FR 50444
12-28-84
Do
Do
Do
Do
50 FR 543
1-4-85
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
DM you know?
Polymer Exemptions
In the Federal Register of November 11,1064, EPA published a rule that granted a limited exemption from certain PUN requirements lor
certain types of polymers. PMNs for such polymers are reviewed by EPA within 21 days of receipt. Below are the first such polymers to have
gone through the 21-day review period and for which EPA has received commencement ot manufacture notices.
Y 85-1 Badlache Corp. G Polyoxymethylene copolymer 50 FR 2728
1-18-86
Y 85-4 E.l. du Pont da Nemours & Co., Inc. Q Acrylic copolymer 50 FR 3592
1-25-85
Y 85-8 CBI G Alkyd retln 50 FR 4790
2-1-86
Y 86-10 Do <3 DO DO
Y 86-11 @o O Do DO
Y 86-12 Qq G Roaln modified phenolic win Do
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•The generic name is the name that was provided by the submitter when the corresponding PMN was filed. A dlfferent generic name may be assigned
to the compound by EPA when published In the TSCA Inventory of Chemical Substances.
Below are explanations of sections of TSCA that are cited In this issue of the Bulletin, ForaicMtonal information about TSCA's
provisions, call (800) 424-9065 or write the TAO.
Testing of Chemieal Substances and Mixtures...Section 4
Section 4 of TSCA gives EPA authority to reouire manufac-
turers or processors of chemicals to tut tht tome effects of a
designated substance. To muire testirigEPA muattind that
the chemical may present an unreasonable risk.' that Mere are
insufficient data available with which to perform a reasoned
risk assessment; and that tasting is necessary to aenerate
such data. A test ruff may also be baaed on an EPA finding ot
substantial production and exposure to humans or the envi-
ronment. in addition to findings of Insufficient date and need
mr testing.
Under section MiJi# Interagency Testing Committee (ITC)
was established to recommend chemicals to EPA for priority
consideradonform promulgation of section 4 test rules. The
iTComdettittttte uo to SOchemtcsta or categories otoheml-
cats fortestlno »nd must make revisions to this section 4
priority lift s* needed. In turn. EPa must reaoond wlthlnone
year after tht ITC adds a substance to the priority list bv
starting rumrrmmg unoer section *or giving reasons for not
doing m
The I TCismade up ot appointed members from eight federal
ageneies, s» saecinea m TSCA. Haproaentatives from six
addition# Federal agenma serve in a toison oaoaeity. Par
Internum on the lamtfTC report aw page 4,
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Priority Review.. .Section 4(f)
Under section 4(f) of TSCA, if EPA receives information that
indicates that there may be a reasonable basis to conclude
that a chemical substance or mixture presents or will present
a significant risk of serious or widespread harm to human
beings from cancer, gene mutations, or birth defects, the
Administrator shall, within the 180-day period initiate approp-
riate action under section 5, 6, or 7 of TSCA to prevent or
reduce to a sufficient extent such risk or publish in the Federal
Register a finding that such risk is not unreasonable. For
recent action taken under section 4(f) see page 2.
Manufacturing and Processing Notices.. .Section S
Section 5 of TSCA gives EPA authority to quickly review and
control, if necessary, new chemicals and new uses of chemi-
cals to prevent large scale distribution before a substance's
effects on health or the environment are fully determined.
Commencement of Manufacture Notices
Under section 5(a)(1)(A) a person who intends to introduce
into commerce a chemical substance not on the TSCA inven-
tory must notify EPA at least 90 days before beginning manu-
facture or import. See page 3 for additional information on
substantiations that must accompany the notice of com-
mencement.
specific chemicals and categories of chemicals that require
manufacturers, importers, and processors to submit lists and
copies of health and safety studies that they initiate or con-
duct, know about or can reasonably discover. For additional
information on section 8(d) see boxed item on this page.
Section 8(e)... Substantial Risk
Under section 8(e) persons who obtain new information
which reasonab/y supports the conclusion that a substance
presents substantial risk of injury to human health or the
environment must notify EPA within 15 days. These notices
are then reviewed by the Office of Toxic Substances (OTS)
and an initial evaluation is prepared containing, if approp-
riate, followup questions to the submitter, referrals to other
agencies, and recommended OTS/EPA followup actions. The
8(e) notices represent a company's first review of a situation
and a judgment in compliance with the statute to submit a
notice within 15 days of obtaining the information. Seepages
for the latest section 8(e) notices.
EPA publishes its evaluations of 8(e) notices to make this
information widely available and understandable to a hmaH
public. The submissions ma metrfflWI Wtiaanons are
located in the OTS Public Reading Room, first floor, East
Tower, Waterside Mall, 401 M Street, SW, Washington, D.C.
Persons wishing to obtain a copy of section 8(e) notices may
write: EPA, Freedom of Information, Ms. Jeralene Green, (A-
101), Washington, D.C. 20460. There is no charge for dupli-
cating the first 49 pages, but at page 50 of a request for
duplication there is a $10.00 fee and a 20C charge for each
additional page (e.g., 51 pages cost $10.20).
Single copies of the 8(e) initial evaluation (not the full submis-
sion) are available from the TAO.
For Your Information
TAO Distributing Section 8(d) Lists
On September 2, 1982, EPA published the section 8(d) model
rule which requires manufacturers, importers and processors
to submit lists and copies of unpublished health and safety
studies of specifically listed chemicals and mixtures. Since
publishing the rule, EPA has added many chemicals to this list
of chemicals. The importance of section 8(d) is its ability to
reach unpublished studies, thereby greatly increasing the
body of available data on health and environmental effects.
These unpublished studies have provided significant support
for many TSCA-related proceedings.
The TAO is distributing two lists containing all the chemicals
listed in TSCA's section 8(d) health and safety reporting rule.
The chemicals on one list are in alphabetical order. The
second list contains the same chemicals but in Chemical
Abstract Service Registry Number order. These lists will aid
manufacturers, importers and processors of chemicals in
complying with this regulation.
Health and Safety Data Reporting.. .Section 8(d)
Section 8(d) of TSCA authorizes EPA to promulgate rules on
For Your Information (FY!) submissions are notices
received by the Office of Toxic Substances on chemical toxic-
ity and/or exposure. FYls are submitted by chemical manu-
facturers, processors and distributors, trade associations,
labor organizations, Federal, State and local agencies, foreign
governments, academia, public interest and environmental
groups, as well as the general public. These submissions are
provided to EPA on a voluntary basis and not in response to a
mandatory reporting provision of TSCA. Microfiche copies of
these submissions are located in the OTS Public Reading
Room, first floor, East Tower, Waterside Mall, 401 M Street,
S. W„ Washington, D.C. To obtain a copy of an FY J, ioUaw.iti»-
procedure outlined in section 3(e) Subatatiifal Pimk iirfarma-
tion just above.
TSCA Assistance Office (TS-799) ofiict*i Bwinna
Office of Pesticide & Toxic Substances p#n«'v,or Prtv«le u.«
U.S.E.P.A, ,300
Washington, D.C. 20460
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