Reregistration Eligibility
i
\ Decision (RED) for Oleic Acid
I Sulfonates
September 30, 2004
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SEPA
United States Prevention, Pesticides EPA 739-R-05-004
Environmental Protection and Toxic Substances September 2005
Agency (75 IOC)
Reregistration
Eligibility Decision for
Oleic Acid Sulfonates
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460
OFFICE OF
PREVENTION, PESTICIDES
AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
CERTIFIED MAIL
Dear Registrant:
This is to inform you that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed its
review of the available data on the antimicrobial, sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt. The
Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) was approved in the form of a decision memorandum
which summarized the regulatory decision for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt on September
30, 2004. The memorandum was approved and signed on September 30, 2004.
Based on the Agency's review of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt, the Reregistration
Eligibility Decision (RED), risk management decision and associated human health and
environmental risk assessments are now being published. A Notice of Availability will be
published in the Federal Register announcing the publication of the RED.
The RED and supporting documents for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt will be
available to the public in EPA's Pesticide Docket OPP-2005-0261 at:
http ://www. epa. gov/edockets.
Please note that the attached RED document pertains only to sulfonated oleic acid,
sodium salt and presents the Agency's conclusions on the dietary, drinking water, occupational
and ecological risks posed by exposure to sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt alone. This
document also identifies product-specific data for which the Agency intends to issue Data Call-
ins (DCIs). Note that DCIs, with all pertinent instructions, will be sent to registrants at a later
date. At this time, generic confirmatory data are required. For product-specific DCIs, the first set
of required responses will be due 90 days from the receipt of the DCI letter. The second set of
required responses will be due eight months from the receipt of the DCI letter.
As part of the RED, the Agency has determined that sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is
eligible for reregistration. Sections IV and V of the oleic acid sulfonates RED document describe
product-specific and generic data requirements.
If you have questions pertaining to this document, please contact the Chemical Review
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Manager, K. Avivah Jakob, at (703) 305-1328 or Jennifer Slotnick at (703) 305-0601. For
questions regarding product reregistration and or the product DCI that accompanies this
document, please contact Adam Heyward at (703) 308-6422.
Sincerely,
Frank T. Sanders
Director, Antimicrobials Division
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REREGISTRATION ELIGIBILITY DECISION
for
Oleic Acid Sulfonates
List D
Case No. 4069
Approved By:
Frank T. Sanders
Director, Antimicrobials Division
September 29, 2005
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Oleic Acid Sulfonates Reregistration Team i
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations ii
Executive Summary v
I. Introduction 1
II. Chemical Overview 3
A. Regulatory History 3
B. Chemical Identification 3
1. Technical Sulfonated Oleic Acid, Sodium Salt 3
a. 9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z-), sulfonated, sodium salt (Primary-
Ingredient) 3
2. By-Product Sulfonated Oleic Acid, Sodium Salt 4
a. Octadecanoic acid, sulfo, sodium salt 4
C. Use Profile 5
III. Summary of Sulfonated Oleic Acid, Sodium Salt Risk Assessment 6
A. Human Health Risk Assessment 6
1. Toxicity of Sulfonated Oleic Acid, Sodium Salt 6
2. Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) Safety Factor 8
3. Population Adjusted Dose (PAD) 8
4. Dietary and Residential Risk Assessment 8
5. Aggregate Risk 9
6. Occupational Exposure 9
7. Human Incident Data 9
B. Environmental Risk Assessment 10
1. Environmental Fate and Transport 10
2. Ecological Risk 10
a. Toxicity (Hazard) Assessment 10
b. Risk to Threatened and Endangered Species 11
IV. Risk Management, Reregistration and Tolerance Reassessment 12
A. Determination of Reregistration Eligibility 12
B. Public Comments and Responses 12
C. Regulatory Position 13
1. Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) Findings 13
a. "Risk Cup" Determination 13
b. Determination of Safety for U.S. Population 13
c. Determination of Safety to Infants and Children 13
d. Endocrine Disrupter Effects 14
e. Cumulative Risks 14
2. Tolerance Reassessment Summary 15
a. Tolerance Exemptions and Tolerance Reassessment 15
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b. Codex Harmonization 16
D. Regulatory Rationale 16
1. Listed Species Considerations 17
a. The Endangered Species Act 17
b. General Risk Mitigation 18
2. Labeling 18
a. Label Amendment 18
V. What Registrants Need to Do 19
A. Manufacturing-Use Products 21
1. Additional Generic Data Requirements 21
B. End-Use Products 21
1. Additional Product-Specific Data and Efficacy Requirements 21
VI. Appendices 22
A. Table of Use Patterns for Trichloromelamine 23
B. Table of Generic Data Requirements and Studies Used to Make the
Reregistration Decision 25
C. Technical Support Documents 30
D. Bibliography Citations 31
E. Generic Data Call-In 33
F. Product-Specific Data Call-In 34
G. Batching of End-Use Products 35
H. List of All Registrants Sent the Data Call-In 36
I. List of Available Forms 37
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Oleic Acid Sulfonates Reregistration Team
Health Effects Risk Assessment
Deborah Smegal
Tim McMahon
Environmental Fate and Ecological Risk Assessment
Deborah Smegal
Najm Shamim
Registration Support
Adam Heyward
Risk Management
K. Avivah Jakob
Jennifer Slotnick
Ben Chambliss
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
AE
AD
ADTC
a.i.
aPAD
AR
ARC
BCF
CAS
CI
CNS
cPAD
CSF
CFR
CSFII
DCI
DEEM
DFR
ORES
DWEL
DWLOC
EC
EDSP
EDSTAC
EEC
EP
EPA
EPISUIT
FAO
FDA
FFDCA
FIFRA
Fl. oz.
FOB
FQPA
FWS
G
GENEEC
GLC
GLN
GM
GRAS
HA
HAFT
HOT
HPV
IDS
IR
LC50
Acid Equivalent
Antimicrobials Division
Antimicrobials Division Toxicology Endpoint Selection Committee
Active Ingredient
Acute Population Adjusted Dose
Anticipated Residue
Anticipated Residue Contribution
Bioconcentration Factor
Chemical Abstracts Service
Cation
Central Nervous System
Chronic Population Adjusted Dose
Confidential Statement of Formula
Code of Federal Regulations
USDA Continuing Surveys for Food Intake by Individuals
Data Call-In
Dietary Exposure Evaluation Model
Dislodgeable Foliar Residue
Dietary Risk Evaluation System
Drinking Water Equivalent Level (DWEL) The DWEL represents a medium specific
(i.e., drinking water) lifetime exposure at which adverse, noncarcinogenic health effects
are not anticipated to occur.
Drinking Water Level of Comparison.
Emulsifiable Concentrate Formulation
Endocrine Disrupter Screening Program
Endocrine Disrupter Screening and Testing Advisory Committee
Estimated Environmental Concentration. The estimated pesticide concentration in an
environment, such as a terrestrial ecosystem.
End-Use Product
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Protection Agency, Estimation Program Interface Suite
Food and Agriculture Organization
Food and Drug Administration
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
Fluid Ounces
Functional Observation Battery
Food Quality Protection Act
United States Fish and Wildlife Services
Granular Formulation
Tier I Surface Water Computer Model
Gas Liquid Chromatography
Guideline Number
Geometric Mean
Generally Recognized as Safe as Designated by FDA
Health Advisory (HA). The HA values are used as informal guidance to municipalities
and other organizations when emergency spills or contamination situations occur.
Highest Average Field Trial
Highest Dose Tested
High Production Volume
Incident Data System
Index Reservoir
Median Lethal Concentration. A statistically derived concentration of a substance that
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LD,
LEL
LOC
LOD
LOAEL
MATC
MCLG
mg/kg/day
mg/L
MOE
MP
MPI
MRID
NA
N/A
NAWQA
NMFS
NOEC
NOEL
NOAEL
NPDES
NPTN
NR
OP
OPP
OPPTS
Pa
PAD
PCC
PADI
PAG
PAM
PCA
PDF
PHED
PHI
ppb
PPE
ppm
PRN
PRZM/
EXAMS
Qi*
RAC
RBC
RED
REI
RfD
can be expected to cause death in 50% of test animals. It is usually expressed as the
weight of substance per weight or volume of water, air or feed, e.g., mg/1, mg/kg or ppm.
Median Lethal Dose. A statistically derived single dose that can be expected to cause
death in 50% of the test animals when administered by the route indicated (oral, dermal,
inhalation). It is expressed as a weight of substance per unit weight of animal, e.g.,
mg/kg.
Lowest Effect Level
Level of Concern
Limit of Detection
Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level
Maximum Acceptable Toxicant Concentration
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) The MCLG is used by the Agency to
regulate contaminants in drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Milligram Per Kilogram Per Day
Milligrams Per Liter
Margin of Exposure
Manufacturing-Use Product
Maximum Permissible Intake
Master Record Identification (number). EPA's system of recording and tracking studies
submitted.
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USGS National Water Quality Assessment
National Marine Fishery Service
No Observable Effect Concentration
No Observed Effect Level
No Observed Adverse Effect Level
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
National Pesticide Telecommunications Network
Not Required
Organophosphate
EPA Office of Pesticide Programs
EPA Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances
Pascal, the pressure exerted by a force of one newton acting on an area of one square
meter.
Population Adjusted Dose
National Poison Control Center
Provisional Acceptable Daily Intake
Pesticide Assessment Guideline
Pesticide Analytical Method
Percent Crop Area
USDA Pesticide Data Program
Pesticide Handler's Exposure Data
Preharvest Interval
Parts Per Billion
Personal Protective Equipment
Parts Per Million
Pesticide Registration Notice
Tier II Surface Water Computer Model
The Carcinogenic Potential of a Compound, Quantified by the EPA's Cancer Risk Model
Raw Agriculture Commodity
Red Blood Cell
Reregistration Eligibility Decision
Restricted Entry Interval
Reference Dose
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RQ
RS
RUP
SAP
SAR
SCI-GROW
SF
SLC
SLN
TC
TD
TEP
TGAI
TLC
TMRC
torr
TRR
UF
g/g
g/L
USDA
USGS
UV
WHO
WP
WPS
Risk Quotient
Registration Standard
Restricted Use Pesticide
Science Advisory Panel
Structure Activity Relationship Assessment
Tier I Ground Water Computer Model
Safety Factor
Single Layer Clothing
Special Local Need (Registrations Under Section 24(c) of FIFRA)
Toxic Concentration. The concentration at which a substance produces a toxic effect.
Toxic Dose. The dose at which a substance produces a toxic effect.
Typical End-Use Product
Technical Grade Active Ingredient
Thin Layer Chromatography
Theoretical Maximum Residue Contribution
A unit of pressure needed to support a column of mercury 1 mm high under standard
conditions.
Total Radioactive Residue
Uncertainty Factor
Micrograms Per Gram
Micrograms Per Liter
United States Department of Agriculture
United States Geological Survey
Ultraviolet
World Health Organization
Wettable Powder
Worker Protection Standard
IV
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) has completed its human
health and environmental review for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt and is issuing its risk
management decision. The Agency has decided that sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is eligible
for reregistration. The following Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) addresses the use of
sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt as a bacteriacide and sanitizer for food-contact sanitizing
solutions. As an active ingredient, sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is used as a sanitizer for
non-porous dairy, beverage, brewery and food processing equipment. Sulfonated oleic acid,
sodium salt is formulated as a liquid concentrate. The following RED reassesses the exemption
from the requirement for a tolerance for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt. The tolerance
exemption for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is listed in 40 CFR 180.940 (c) (69 FR 23136,
Apr. 28, 2004).
Overall Risk Summary
Hazard Profile/Human Health Risk
Upon reviewing the available toxicity information, the Agency has concluded that there are
no endpoints of concern for repeated oral, dermal, or inhalation exposure to sulfonated oleic
acid, sodium salt based on the low toxicity observed in acute studies and the Structure Activity
Relationship (SAR) assessments conducted by the Agency. Therefore a quantitative human
health risk assessment was not conducted for this RED. There are no indications of special
sensitivity of infants or children resulting from exposure to sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt;
therefore, the FQPA Safety Factor has been removed (i.e., reduced to IX) for sulfonated oleic
acid, sodium salt. The Agency has no risk concerns for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt with
respect to human exposure.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the indirect food use of sulfonated
oleic acid up to 200 ppm for food processing equipment and glass bottles for milk. This level of
clearance is greater than the Agency s level of concern for indirect food uses of antimicrobial
pesticides (i.e., > 200 ppb); therefore, the Agency believes that sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt
is of a low order of toxicity. Furthermore, the Agency recognizes that sulfonated oleic acid,
sodium salt is a fatty acid derivative. Fatty acids are processed by known metabolic pathways
within the body and are necessary for normal cellular functioning. As the exposures anticipated
from the indirect food uses (as well as non-dietary dermal and or inhalation exposure) are
insignificant in comparison to levels encountered for fatty acids in the normal human diet, use of
this chemical in pesticide products is unlikely to pose any significant hazard to the general
population or to any subgroup including infants and children.
Environmental Risk
The Agency conducted a Structure Activity Relationship (SAR) assessment to assess the
environmental risks of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt. The result of this analysis predicts low
to moderate toxicity concern for ecological effects from sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt.
Sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt shows a tendency to be immobile, a moderate to strong
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tendency to bind tightly to sediment and soils, and undergoes microbial degradation within a
couple of weeks, which is expected to mitigate any potential for risk. The EPA believes that this
compound will not cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment.
The Agency has no risk concerns for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt with respect to non-
target organisms. The Agency expects no effects to listed species or critical habitat and therefore
makes a "No Effect" determination for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt.
Regulatory Decision
The Agency has determined that sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is eligible for
reregistration provided that requested additional confirmatory data, which is needed to fulfill
data gaps, are submitted to the Agency.
Summary of Mitigation Measures
Because no risks of concern were identified, no specific mitigation measures are needed for
sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt.
Data Requirements
Additional confirmatory and product-specific data are required to complete the
reregistration of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt as described in Section V of this document.
VI
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I. Introduction
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) was amended in 1988 to
accelerate the reregistration of products with active ingredients registered prior to November 1,
1984. The amended Act calls for the development and submission of data to support the
reregistration of an active ingredient (a.L), as well as a review of all submitted data by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency. Reregistration involves a thorough review of the scientific
database underlying a pesticide's registration. The purpose of the Agency's review is to reassess
the potential risks arising from the currently registered uses of the pesticide; to determine the
need for additional data on health and environmental effects; and to determine whether or not the
pesticide meets the "no unreasonable adverse effects" criteria of FIFRA.
On August 3, 1996, the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA) was signed into law.
This Act amends FIFRA to require tolerance reassessment. The Agency has decided that, for
those chemicals that have tolerances and are undergoing reregistration, the tolerance
reassessment will be initiated through this reregistration process. The Act also requires that by
2006, EPA must review all tolerances in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the
FQPA. FQPA also amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to require a
safety finding in tolerance reassessment based on factors including consideration of cumulative
effects of chemicals with a common mechanism of toxicity. This document presents the
Agency's human health and ecological risk assessments and the Reregistration Eligibility
Decision (RED) for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt.
As an active ingredient, sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is used as a sanitizer for non-
porous dairy, beverage, brewery and food processing equipment. For these uses, sulfonated oleic
acid, sodium salt is formulated as a liquid concentrate.
The Agency has concluded that the FQPA Safety Factor for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium
salt should be removed (equivalent to IX) based on: (1) the structural activity relationship
analysis (SARs) conducted for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt and available data for other
anionic surfactants (e.g., linear alkylbenzene sulfonates and alcohol sulfates) found no concerns
for potential sensitivity to infants and children since all developmental effects occurred at or
above those dose levels associated with maternal effects; and (2) the risk assessment does not
underestimate the potential exposure for infants and children.
Risks summarized in this document are those that result only from the use of the active
ingredient sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt. The Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) requires
that the Agency consider available information concerning the cumulative effects of a particular
pesticide's residues and other substances that have a common mechanism of toxicity. The reason
for consideration of other substances is due to the possibility that low-level exposures to multiple
chemical substances that cause a common toxic effect by a common toxic mechanism could lead
to the same adverse health effect that would occur at a higher level of exposure to any of the
substances individually. Unlike other pesticides for which EPA has followed a cumulative risk
approach based on a common mechanism of toxicity, EPA has not made a common mechanism
of toxicity finding for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt and any other substances. Sulfonated
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oleic acid, sodium salt does not appear to produce a toxic metabolite produced by other
substances. For the purposes of this action, therefore, EPA has not assumed that sulfonated oleic
acid, sodium salt has a common mechanism of toxicity with other substances. For information
regarding EPA's efforts to determine which chemicals have a common mechanism of toxicity
and to evaluate the cumulative effects of such chemicals, see the policy statements released by
EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs concerning common mechanism determinations and
procedures for cumulating effects from substances found to have a common mechanism on
EPA's website at http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/cumulative.
This document presents the Agency's decision regarding the reregistration eligibility of the
registered uses of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt. In an effort to simplify the RED, the
information presented herein is summarized from more detailed information which can be found
in the technical supporting documents for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt referenced in this
RED. The risk assessments and related addenda are not included in this document, but are
available in the Public Docket at http://www.epa.gov/edocket.
This document consists of six sections. Section I is the introduction. Section II provides a
chemical overview, a profile of the use and usage of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt and its
regulatory history. Section III, Summary of Sulfonated Oleic Acid, Sodium Salt Risk
Assessment, gives an overview of the human health and environmental assessments, based on
the information available to the Agency. Section IV, Risk Management, Reregistration and
Tolerance Reassessment, presents the reregistration eligibility and risk management decisions.
Section V, What Registrants Need to Do, summarizes the necessary label changes based on the
risk mitigation measures outlined in Section IV. Finally, the Appendices list all use patterns
eligible for reregistration, bibliographic information, related documents and how to access them,
and Data Call-In (DCI) information.
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II. CHEMICAL OVERVIEW
A. Regulatory History
Sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is registered as an active ingredient, no-rinse sanitizer for
food processing facilities. The active ingredient consists of two chemical constituents, one as the
primary ingredient (9-octadecenoic acid (9Z-), sulfonated, sodium salt, CAS No. 68443-05-0)
and the other as a by-product of manufacturing (octadecanoic acid, sulfo, sodium salt, CAS No.
67998-94-1). There is currently one registered product containing 2.66% of sulfonated oleic acid,
sodium salt (approximately 200 ppm) as an active pesticide ingredient (PER-VAD Low Foam
Anionic Acid Sanitizer, Reg. No.875-90).
B. Chemical Identification
1. Technical Sulfonated Oleic Acid, Sodium Salt
a. 9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z-), sulfonated, sodium salt (Primary Ingredient)
Common Name:
Chemical Name:
Other Name:
Chemical Family:
Case Number:
CAS Registry Number:
OPP Chemical Code:
Molecular weight:
Empirical Formula:
Sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt
9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z-), sulfonated, sodium salt
Sodium sulfonated oleic acid
Fatty Acid Salts
4069
68443-05-0
079064
384.51
Ci8H33Na05S
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Basic Manufacturers:
DiversyLever
9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z-), sulfonated, sodium salt is a fatty acid derivative with a melting
point of 312°C. 9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z-), sulfonated, sodium salt is dispersible in water. The
vapor pressure of 9-octadecenoic acid (9Z-), sulfonated, sodium salt is less then 1 x 10"6mmHg,
and the boiling point is greater then 400°C.
2. By-Product Sulfonated Oleic Acid, Sodium Salt
a. Octadecanoic acid, sulfo, sodium salt
Common Name:
Chemical Name:
Other Names:
Chemical Family:
Case Number:
CAS Registry No.:
OPP Chemical Code:
Molecular Weight:
Empirical Formula:
Basic Manufacturers:
Sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt
Octadecanoic acid, sulfo, sodium salt
Sodium sulfonated oleic acid
Fatty Acid Salts
4069
67998-94-1
To be established.
386.52
Ci8H35Na05S
DiverseyLever
Octadecanoic acid, sulfo, sodium salt is a fatty acid derivative with a melting point of
311.7°C. Octadecanoic acid, sulfo, sodium salt has a water solubility of 608 mg/L. The estimated
vapor pressure of Octadecanoic acid, sulfo, sodium salt is 2.29 x 10"20 mmHg, and its boiling
point is 712°C.
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C. Use Profile
The following section provides information on the currently registered uses of the
sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt product. Included is an overview of the use sites and
application methods of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt. Please refer to Appendix A for a
comprehensive table of uses of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt eligible for reregistration.
Type of Pesticide: Bacteriacide/Sanitizer
Target Organism(s): Sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is used as a bacteriacide for
animal pathogenic bacteria (g- and g+).
Use Sites: Food Uses: Sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is an indirect food
contact sanitizer that is used on non-porous dairy, beverage,
brewery and food processing equipment.
Use Classification: Sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is categorized as a general use
pesticide.
Formulation Types: The sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt product is formulated as a
liquid soluble concentrate.
Application Rates/Methods: Sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt can be applied manually by
diluting 1 fl. oz. of the product per gallon of water (providing
aproximatly 200 ppm of anionic active agent). The chemical is
applied to surfaces in a variety of methods, which include
brushing, flooding, immersion, or coarse droplet spraying of the
sanitizing solution.
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III. SUMMARY OF SULFONATED OLEIC ACID, SODIUM SALT RISK
ASSESMENTS
The purpose of this summary is to assist the reader by identifying the key features and
findings of these risk assessments, and to help the reader better understand the conclusions
reached in the assessments. The human health and ecological risk assessment documents and
supporting information listed in Appendix C were used to formulate the safety finding and
regulatory decision for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt. While the risk assessments and related
addenda are not included in this document, they are available from the OPP Public Docket and
may also be accessed on the Agency's website at http ://epa. gov/dockets. Hard copies of these
documents may be found in the OPP public docket under docket number OPP-2005-0261. The
OPP public docket is located in Room 119, Crystal Mall II, 1801 Bell Street, Arlington, VA, and
is open Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
A. Human Health Risk Assessment
1. Toxicity of Sulfonated Oleic Acid, Sodium Salt
A brief overview of the toxicity of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is presented below.
Further information on the toxicity of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt can be found in the
document Oleic Acid Sulfonates and Related Compounds: Antimicrobials Division Risk
Assessment for the Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) Document and for Tolerance
Reassessment (Smegal, 2004) and in the memorandum Similarity of Linear Alkylbenzene
Sulfonates and Alcohol Sulfates to Sulfonated Oleic Acid with Respect to Toxicity (McMahon,
2004), which are available on the Agency's website in the EPA Docket at
http ://www/epa. gov/edockets.
The Agency has reviewed all toxicity studies submitted for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium
salt and has determined that the toxicological database is sufficient for reregistration. The
toxicological database for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is currently comprised of
unpublished studies submitted to the Agency; however, limited data is available for sulfonated
oleic acid, sodium salt. Given the limited toxicity data available for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium
salt, the Agency conducted Structure Activity Relationship (SAR) assessments as well as
considered toxicity data for other anionic surfactants that are believed to be lexicologically
similar to sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt (e.g., linear alkyl benzene sulfonate and alcohol
sulfates). Based on data provided to the Agency, the EPA believes that alcohol sulfates have a
greater similarity to oleic acid Sulfonates than do the linear alkylbenzene Sulfonates, which
contain a benzene ring.
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Table 1. Acute Toxicity of Sulfonated Oleic Acid, Sodium Salt
Test
Oral LD50
Dermal LD50
Inhalation LC50
Dermal Irritation
Eye Irritation
Species
Rat
Rabbit
Rat
Rabbit
Rabbit
Results
>5000 mg/kg
(Toxicity Category IV)
>5000 mg/kg (a)
(Toxicity Category IV)
>2000 mg/kg
(Toxicity Category III)
>207 mg/L (1-Hour)
(Toxicity Category IV)
>2.02 mg/L (4-Hour)(a)
(Toxicity Category IV)
Slight Erythema and Edema (Toxicity Category IV)
24-Hr: 19.3; 48-Hr: 12.3; 72-Hr: 13.3; 7-Day: 1
(Toxicity Category II)
MMID
41861503
43423804
41861503
41861503
44008401
41861503
(a) Contains 2.6% sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt (active)
General Toxicity Observations
Upon reviewing the available toxicity information, the Agency has concluded that there are
no endpoints of concern for repeated oral, dermal, or inhalation exposure to sulfonated oleic
acid, sodium salt. This conclusion is based on low toxicity observed in acute studies and
Structure Activity Relationship (SAR) assessments. SAR assessments were performed in June
2004 by the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), and it was found that sulfonated
oleic acid, sodium salt absorption is expected to be poor from the skin, moderate from the
gastrointestinal tract and good from the lungs. There is concern for surfactant effects on the lung
and irritation to the eye, skin (chronic), mucous membranes and lungs based on surfactant
properties of the compound. Sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is judged to be of low to moderate
toxicity concern. There are no concerns for mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, developmental or
reproductive effects.
The FDA has approved the indirect food use of sulfonated oleic acid up to 200 ppm for
food processing equipment and glass bottles for milk. This level of clearance is greater than the
Agency's Level of concern for indirect food uses of antimicrobial pesticides (i.e., > 200 ppm);
therefore, the Agency believes that sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is of a low order of
toxicity. Furthermore, the Agency recognizes that sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is a fatty
acid derivative. Fatty acids are processed by known metabolic pathways within the body and are
necessary for normal cellular functioning. As the exposures anticipated from the indirect food
uses (as well as non-dietary dermal and or inhalation exposure) are insignificant in comparison to
levels encountered for fatty acids in the normal human diet, use of these chemicals in pesticide
products is unlikely to pose any significant hazard to the general population or to any subgroup
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including infants and children.
Carcinogenicity Classification
Based on the SAR assessments, there are no concerns of carcinogenicity for sulfonated
oleic acid, sodium salt; therefore, no carcinogenic analysis is required.
Mutagenicity Potential
Based on the SAR assessments of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt, and information on
structurally similar chemicals, there are no concerns for mutagenicity; therefore, no mutagenicity
analysis is required.
2. FQPA Safety Factor
The FQPA Safety Factor (as required by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996) is
intended to provide an additional 10-fold safety factor (10X) to protect for special sensitivity in
infants and children to specific pesticide residues in food, drinking water, residential exposures,
or to compensate for an incomplete database. The FQPA Safety Factor has been removed (i.e.,
reduced to IX) for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt for the following reasons: (1) The structural
activity relationship (SARs) analyses conducted for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt and the
available data for other anionic surfactants (e.g., linear alkylbenzene sulfonates and alcohol
sulfates) found no concerns for potential sensitivity to infants and children because all
developmental effects occurred at or above those dose levels associated with maternal effects;
and, (2) The risk assessment does not underestimate the potential risk for infants and children.
As confirmatory data to the SARs conducted by the Agency, a prenatal developmental toxicity
study for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is needed.
3. Population Adjusted Dose (PAD)
Dietary risk is characterized in terms of the Population Adjusted Dose (PAD), which
reflects the reference dose (RfD), either acute or chronic, that has been adjusted to account for
the FQPA Safety Factor (SF). This calculation is performed for each population subgroup. A risk
estimate that is less than 100% of the acute or chronic PAD is not of concern. Since toxicological
endpoints for the risk assessment were not identified based on the available data, RfDs and PADs
have not been calculated for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt.
4. Dietary and Residential Risk Assessment
Dietary exposure could potentially occur from the use of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt
as an active ingredient in food-contact sanitizing solutions. However, risk estimates have not
been calculated for potential exposures to sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt on food, in drinking
water, or as a result of use in residential settings because there are no toxicological endpoints of
concern according to a review of the available toxicity information and SARs assessments.
There are no residential uses of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt and therefore risk estimates
were not calculated for potential exposures in residential settings.
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The Agency believes the possibility of surface and ground water contamination is low
because sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt shows a moderate to strong tendency to bind tightly
with soils and sediments and shows a tendency to be immobile.
The FDA has approved the indirect food use of sulfonated oleic acid up to 200 ppm for
food processing equipment and glass bottles for milk. This level of clearance is greater than the
Agency s level of concern for indirect food uses of antimicrobial pesticides (i.e., > 200 ppb);
therefore, the Agency believes that sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is of a low order of
toxicity. Furthermore, the Agency recognizes that sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is a fatty
acid derivative. Fatty acids are processed by known metabolic pathways within the body and are
necessary for normal cellular functioning. As the exposures anticipated from the indirect food
uses (as well as non-dietary dermal and or inhalation exposure) are insignificant in comparison to
levels encountered for fatty acids in the normal human diet, use of this chemical in pesticide
products is unlikely to pose any significant hazard to the general population or to any subgroup
including infants and children.
5. Aggregate Risk
The Food Quality Protection Act amendments to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
require "that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result from aggregate exposure to
pesticide chemical residue, including all anticipated dietary exposures and other exposures for
which there are reliable information"(FFDCA, Section 408(b)(2)(A)(ii)). Aggregate exposure
will typically include exposures from food, drinking water, residential uses of a pesticide and
other non-occupational sources of exposure; however, it is important to note that there are no
residential uses of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt.
Toxicological endpoints for the sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt risk assessment were not
identified based on the available data and therefore an aggregate risk assessment was not
conducted for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt
6. Occupational Exposure
The occupational exposure assessment for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt addresses
potential exposures and risks to humans who may be exposed in "occupational settings." An
occupational risk assessment is required for an active ingredient if certain toxicological criteria
are triggered and there is potential exposure to handlers (mixers, loaders, applicators, etc.) during
use or to persons entering treated sites after application is complete. For sulfonated oleic acid,
sodium salt there is potential for exposure; however, there are no toxicological endpoints of
concern according to a review of the available toxicity data and SAR analysis.
7. Human Incident Data
In evaluating incidents to humans, the Agency reviewed reports from the National Poison
Control Centers (PCC), the Agency s Office of Pesticide Program s Incident Data System (IDS),
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the California Pesticide Illness Surveillance Program, and the National Pesticide
Telecommunications Network (NPTN). In the data sources available to the Agency, no reports of
serious illness have been associated with human exposure to sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt.
B. Environmental Risk Assessment
A summary of the Agency's environmental risk assessment is presented below. The
following risk characterization is intended to describe the magnitude of the estimated
environmental risks for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt use sites and any associated
uncertainties. For further information concerning all aspects about the environmental risk
assessment refer to the product chemistry, environmental fate and ecological toxicology in the
sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt risk assessment available on the Agency's website in the EPA
Docket at htt]D7/w\5Wei)a1gov/edj)ckets..
1. Environmental Fate and Transport
Sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt shows a moderate to strong tendency to bind with soils
and sediments and has a tendency to be immobile; however, various degradation models indicate
that the dissipation pathway of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is via biodegradation in soils
and sediments and that sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt dissipates within a maximum of a
couple of weeks. Therefore, the possibility of surface and ground water contamination from
sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is low.
Sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt does not appear to persist in air for a long period of time
and has an approximant half-life of six hours. There are no hydrolytic studies reported for
sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt. Various fate models indicate that the half-lives of oleic acid
sulfonates in water will be similar to their half-lives in soils and sediments suggesting that
(aerobically or anaerobically) sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt will likely degrade in aquatic
systems as readily as it does in soils and sediments.
In general, sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is not persistent in air, water, or soils and does
not bio-accumulate in aquatic organisms. The Agency at this time has no concerns regarding the
fate and transport processes of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt in air, soils or water.
2. Ecological Risk
a. Toxicity (Hazard) Assessment
The Agency conducted Structure Activity Relationship (SAR) assessments for sulfonated
oleic acid, sodium salt as a result of there being no available eco-toxicity data (USEPA 2004).
The results of the assessments are presented in Table 2. Sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is of
moderate toxicity concern. It was found that the greater the length of the hydrophobe to the
sulfonic acid, the greater the toxicity and surfactancy. Sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt has a
low potential for persistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity. Also, sulfonated oleic acid, sodium
salt is immobile, binds moderately to strongly to sediment and soils and undergoes microbial
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degradation within a few weeks, which is expected to mitigate any potential for risk. EPA
believes that sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt will not cause unreasonable adverse effects on the
environment. Adequate review of labeling will reflect the results of the end-product acute
toxicity testing and therefore should address all concerns.
Sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt's labeled use as an active ingredient food-contact
sanitizer is not expected to result in significant environmental exposure. Therefore, adverse
effects on endangered/threatened terrestrial and aquatic animal species are not anticipated.
However, the Agency is requesting confirmatory eco-toxicity data to support the registered uses
of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt as an active pesticide ingredient. This information will
fulfill labeling data requirements in the event that there is an accidental spill of the chemical
during transport. For more information regarding the requested confirmatory data please refer to
Section V of this document.
Table 2: Ecotoxicity of Oleic Acid Sulfonates
Parameter
Fish 96-Hour LC50 (mg/L)
Daphnid 48-Hour LC50
(mg/L)
Green Algae 96-Hour LC50
(mg/L)
Chronic Fish Value (mg/L)
Chronic Daphnid Value
(mg/L)
Chronic Algal Value
(mg/L)
SAR Conclusions
Oleic acid, sulfonated,
sodium salt (octadecanoic acid,
sul to, sodium salt)
67998-94-1
100, predicted
100, predicted
100, predicted
20, predicted
20, predicted
30, predicted
Moderate concern for toxicity
9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z-),
sulfonated, sodium salt
68443-05-0
50, predicted
40, predicted
50,predicted
8, predicted
6, predicted
>10, predicted
Moderate concern for toxicity
b. Risk to Threatened and Endangered Species
Due to the low likelihood of exposure and low toxicity of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium
salt, the Agency expects no effects to listed species or critical habitat and therefore the Agency
makes a "No Effect" determination for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt.
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IV. RISK MANAGEMENT, REREGISTRATION AND TOLERANCE
REASSESMENT DECSION
A. Determination of Reregistration Eligibility
Section 4(g)(2)(A) of FIFRA calls for the Agency to determine after submission of relevant
data concerning an active ingredient, whether or not products containing the active ingredient are
eligible for reregistration. The Agency has previously identified and required the submission of
generic (i.e., active ingredient-specific) data to support reregistration of products containing
sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt as an active ingredient. The Agency has completed its review
of the generic data and has determined that the data are sufficient to support reregistration of all
products containing sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt.
The Agency has completed its assessment of the dietary, occupational and ecological risks
associated with the use of pesticide products containing the active ingredient sulfonated oleic
acid, sodium salt. Based on a review of the data and other available information for the active
ingredient, sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt, the Agency has concluded that they have sufficient
information on the human health and ecological effects of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt to
make decisions as part of the tolerance reassessment process under FFDCA and reregistration
process under FIFRA, as amended by FQPA. The Agency has determined that sulfonated oleic
acid, sodium salt containing products are eligible for reregistration provided that current data
gaps and confirmatory data needs are addressed. Appendix A summarizes the uses of sulfonated
oleic acid, sodium salt that are eligible for reregistration. Appendix B identifies the generic data
requirements that the Agency reviewed as part of its determination of reregistration eligibility of
sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt and lists the submitted studies that the Agency found
acceptable. Data gaps are identified as generic data requirements that have not been satisfied
with acceptable data.
B. Public Comments and Responses
Risk assessments for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt were not issued for public comment
per the Agency's public participation process because no toxicological endpoints were identified,
and as such, these assessments were qualitative in nature. To ensure that an opportunity is
presented to the public to comment on the risk assessments and risk management decisions for
sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt, the Agency will implement a public comment period on the
oleic acid sulfonates RED document.
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C. Regulatory Position
1. Food Quality Protection Act Findings
a. "Risk Cup" Determination
As part of the FQPA tolerance reassessment process, EPA has concluded that there are no
endpoints of concern for oral, dermal, or inhalation exposure to sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt
based on a review of the available toxicity information. The Agency has concluded that the
established tolerance exemption for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt meets the FQPA safety
standards and that the risk from dietary (food sources only) exposure is within the "risk cup." An
aggregate assessment was not conducted for exposures through food, drinking water and
residential exposure since toxicological endpoints for the risk assessment of sulfonated oleic
acid, sodium salt were not identified based on the available data. The Agency has determined
that the human health risks from these combined exposures are within acceptable levels. In
reaching this determination, EPA has considered the available information on the special
sensitivity of infants and children.
b. Determination of Safety to U.S. Population
As part of the FQPA tolerance reassessment process, EPA assessed the risks associated
with sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt. The Agency has determined that the established tolerance
exemption for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt meets the safety standards under the FQPA
amendments to section 408(b)(2)(D) of the FFDCA and that there is a reasonable certainty no
harm will result to the general population or any subgroup from the use of sulfonated oleic acid,
sodium salt as an active ingredient in food-contact sanitizing solutions. In reaching this
conclusion, the Agency has considered all available information on the toxicity, use practices,
exposure scenarios and environmental behavior of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt.
Because no toxicological endpoints were identified for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt,
a qualitative risk assessment was conducted. Based on this assessment, risks are not of concern
for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt.
c. Determination of Safety to Infants and Children
The EPA has determined that the established tolerance exemption for sulfonated oleic acid,
sodium salt meets the safety standards under the FQPA amendments to section 408(b)(2)(C) of
the FFDCA, and that there is a reasonable certainty of no harm for infants and children. The
safety determination for infants and children considers the toxicity, use practices and
environmental behavior of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt as noted above for the general
population. The safety determination for infants and children also takes into consideration the
possibility of increased dietary exposure due to the specific consumption patterns of infants and
children, as well as the possibility of increased susceptibility to the toxic effects of sulfonated
oleic acid, sodium salt residues in this population subgroup.
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In determining whether or not infants and children are particularly susceptible to toxic
effects from exposure to residues of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt, the Agency considered
the completeness of the hazard database for developmental and reproductive effects, the nature
of the effects observed and other information.
The FQPA Safety Factor has been removed (i.e., reduced to IX) for sulfonated oleic acid,
sodium salt because there is no pre- or post-natal evidence for increased susceptibility following
exposure; however, a prenatal developmental toxicity study for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt
is required as confirmatory data to support the Agency's SARs findings. The risk assessment
does not underestimate the potential exposure for infants and children.
d. Endocrine Disrupter Effects
EPA is required under the FFDCA, as amended by FQPA, to develop a screening program
to determine whether certain substances (including all pesticide active and other ingredients)
"may have an effect in humans that is similar to an effect produced by a naturally occurring
estrogen, or other endocrine effects as the Administrator may designate." Following
recommendations of its Endocrine Disrupter Screening and Testing Advisory Committee
(EDSTAC), EPA determined that there is a scientific basis for including, as part of the program,
the androgen and thyroid hormone systems, in addition to the estrogen hormone system. EPA
also adopted EDSTAC s recommendation that EPA include evaluations of potential effects in
wildlife. For pesticides, EPA will use FIFRA and, to the extent that effects in wildlife may help
determine whether a substance may have an effect in humans, use FFDCA authority to require
wildlife evaluations. As the science develops and resources allow, screening of additional
hormone systems may be added to the Endocrine Disrupter Screening Program (EDSP).
When the appropriate screening and or testing protocols being considered under the EDSP
have been developed, sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt may be subject to additional screening
and or testing.
e. Cumulative Risks
Risks summarized in this document are those that result only from the use of sulfonated
oleic acid, sodium salt as an active ingredient in food-contact sanitizers. The Food Quality
Protection Act (FQPA) requires that the Agency consider "available information" concerning the
cumulative effects of a particular pesticide's residue and "other substances that have a common
mechanism of toxicity." The reason for consideration of other substances is due to the possibility
that low-level exposures to multiple chemical substances that cause a common toxic effect by a
common toxic mechanism could lead to the same adverse health effect as would a higher level of
exposure to any of the substances individually. Unlike other pesticides for which the EPA has
followed a cumulative risk approach based on a common mechanism of toxicity, the EPA has not
made a common mechanism of toxicity finding for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt. For further
information regarding the EPA s efforts to determine which chemicals have a common
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mechanism of toxicity and to evaluate the cumulative effects of such chemicals, refer to the
EPA s website at: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/cumulative/.
2. Tolerance Reassessment Summary
a. Tolerance Exemptions and Tolerance Reassessment
A tolerance exemption for residues of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is established
under 40 CFR 180.940(c) (69 FR 23136, Apr. 28, 2004).
A tolerance exemption is currently established for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt when
used in accordance with good manufacturing practice as an ingredient in antimicrobial pesticide
formulations, provided that the substance is applied on a semi-permanent or permanent food-
contact surface (other than being applied on food packaging) with adequate draining before
contact with food. When used as an ingredient in antimicrobial pesticide formulations, sulfonated
oleic acid, sodium salt may be applied to: food-processing equipment and utensils (40 CFR
180.940(c)).
Sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt (CAS No. 68443-05-0) has limitations for the ready-to-
use end-use concentration not to exceed 200 parts per million (ppm). The Agency is proposing to
amend the current tolerance exemption for the active ingredient, sulfonated oleic acid, sodium
salt, to increase the chemicals current tolerance limit of 200 ppm to 230 ppm. Increasing the
existing tolerance limit from 200 ppm to 230 ppm will account for rates currently labeled on the
registered product.
A new tolerance exemption 180.940(b) to account for the use of sulfonated oleic acid,
sodium salt as an active ingredient in food-contact sanitizing solutions for dairy processing
equipment is needed to support this use.
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Table 3. Tolerance Reassessment Summary
Tolerance Exemption! Listed Under 40 CFR § 180.940 (e)
Nomenclature
or Synonyms
Sulfonated oleic
acid, sodium
salt
Use Site/
Pattern
(Pesticidal)
Food-contact
sanitizing
solutions for
food-
processing
equipment and
utensils.
Current
Limit (ppm)
200 ppm (end-
use
concentration)
Tolerance
Reassessment
(ppm)
230 ppm (end-
use
concentration)
Correct Definition/Comment
Sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt (9-
octadecenoic acid (9Z-), sulfonated, sodium
salt) is exempted from the requirement of a
tolerance as an antimicrobial pesticide when
used in accordance with good
manufacturing practice as an ingredient in
an antimicrobial pesticide formulation,
provided that the substance is applied on a
semi-permanent or permanent food-contact
surface (other than being applied on food
packaging) with adequate draining before
contact with food. (40 CFR 180.940(c)).
Tolerance Eiemption to be Proposed Under 40 CFE § 180.940 (b)
Nomenclature
or Synonyms
Sulfonated oleic
acid, sodium
salt
Use Site/
Pattern
(Peiticidal)
Sanitizing
solutions for
dairy
processing
equipment,
and food-
processing
equipment and
utensils.
Current
Limit (ppm)
200 ppm (end-
use
concentration)
Tolerance
Reassessment
(ppm)
230 ppm (end-
use
concentration)
Correct Definition/Comment
Sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt (9-
octadecenoic acid (9Z-), sulfonated, sodium
salt) is exempted from the requirement of a
tolerance as an antimicrobial pesticide when
used in accordance with good
manufacturing practice as an ingredient in
an antimicrobial pesticide formulation,
provided that the substance is applied on a
semi-permanent or permanent food-contact
surface (other than being applied on food
packaging) with adequate draining before
contact with food. (40 CFR 180.940(b)).
b. Codex Harmonization
Currently there are no codex MRLs established for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt.
D. Regulatory Rationale
The Agency has determined that sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is eligible for
reregistration provided that requested additional confirmatory data, which is needed to fulfill
data gaps, are submitted to the Agency.
The following is a summary of the rationale for managing risks associated with the use of
sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt as an active ingredient. The Agency feels there is reasonable
certainty of no harm resulting from exposure to sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt as an active
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ingredient (sanitizer) to the general population and to infants and children in particular. The
Agency also believes there is a low to moderate toxicity concern for ecological effects based on
the Structure Activity Relationship (SAR) assessment that the Agency has conducted. As a result
of the expected low risk for toxicity and low human and environmental exposure rates from
sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt, the Agency determined that a qualitative approach to
assessing human health risks and ecological risks from exposure to sulfonated oleic acid, sodium
salt was appropriate. Therefore, no mitigation measures are necessary at this time.
However, the Agency is requesting confirmatory eco-toxicity data to further support the
findings of the SAR conducted by the Agency. The confirmatory eco-toxicity data to support the
registered use of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt as a pesticide active ingredient is a FIFRA
data requirement for labeling in the event that there is an accidental spill during transport of the
chemical.
1. Listed Species Considerations
a. The Endangered Species Act
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. Section 1536(a)(2), requires all federal
agencies to consult with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for marine and
anadromous listed species, or the United States Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) for listed
wildlife and freshwater organisms, if they are proposing an "action" that may affect listed species
or their designated habitat. Each federal agency is required under the Act to insure that any
action they authorize, fund, or carry out is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of a
listed species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitat.
To jeopardize the continued existence of a listed species means "to engage in an action that
reasonably would be expected, directly or indirectly, to reduce appreciably the likelihood of both
the survival and recovery of a listed species in the wild by reducing the reproduction, numbers,
or distribution of the species" (50 C.F.R. § 402.02).
To facilitate compliance with the requirements of the Endangered Species Act subsection
(a)(2), the Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Pesticide Programs has established
procedures to evaluate whether a proposed registration action may (directly or indirectly)
significantly reduce the likelihood of both the survival and recovery of a listed species in the
wild by reducing the reproduction, numbers, or distribution of any listed species (U.S. EPA
2004). After the Agency's screening-level risk assessment is performed, if any of the Agency's
Listed Species LOG Criteria are exceeded for either direct or indirect effects, a determination is
made to identify if any listed or candidate species may co-occur in the area of the proposed
pesticide use. If it is determined that listed or candidate species may be present in the proposed
use areas, further biological assessment is undertaken. The extent to which listed species may be
at risk determines the need for the development of a more comprehensive consultation package
as required by the Endangered Species Act.
For certain use categories, the Agency assumes there will be minimal environmental
exposure, and only a minimal toxicity data set is required (Overview of the Ecological Risk
Assessment Process in the Office of Pesticide Programs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency -
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Endangered and Threatened Species Effects Determinations., 1/23/04, Appendix A, Section IIB,
pg.81). Chemicals in these categories therefore do not undergo a full screening-level risk
assessment and are considered to fall under a "no effect" determination. Due to the low
likelihood of exposure and the low toxicity of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt, the Agency
expects no effects to listed species or critical habitat and therefore makes a "No Effect"
determination for this chemical.
b. General Risk Mitigation
Sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt end-use products (EPs) may also contain other registered
pesticides. Although the Agency is not proposing any mitigation measures for products
containing sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt specific to federally listed threatened and
endangered species, the Agency needs to address potential risks from other end-use products.
Therefore, the Agency requires that users adopt all threatened and endangered species risk
mitigation measures for all active ingredients in the product. If a product contains multiple active
ingredients with conflicting threatened and endangered species risk mitigation measures, the
more stringent measure(s) should be adopted.
2. Labeling
a. Label Amendment
Currently, no label amendments are necessary in order for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium
salt products to be eligible for reregistration.
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V. WHAT REGISTRANTS NEED TO DO
The Agency has determined that sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt is eligible for
reregistration provided that additional data are submitted to confirm this decision. In the near
future, the Agency intends to issue Data Call-in Notices (DCIs) requiring product-specific data
and additional generic (technical grade) data. Generally, registrants will have 90 days from
receipt of a DCI to complete and submit response forms or to request time extension and or
waiver requests with a full written justification. For product-specific data, the registrant will have
eight months to submit data and amended labels. For generic data, due dates can vary depending
on the specific studies being required. Below is a table of additional generic data that the Agency
intends to require for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt to be eligible for reregistration. The
additional data requirements that the Agency intends to obtain will include, among other things,
submission of the following:
The registrant needs to submit the following items:
Within 90 days from receipt of the generic data call in (DCI):
1. Completed response forms to the generic DCI (i.e., DCI response form and
requirements status and registrant's response form); and,
2. Submit any time-extension and/or waiver requests with a full written justification.
Within the time limit specified in the generic DCI:
1. Cite any existing generic data which address data requirements or submit new generic
data responding to the DCI.
Please contact Jennifer Slotnick at (703) 305-0601 with questions regarding generic
reregistration.
By US mail:
Document Processing Desk (DCI/SRRD)
Jennifer Slotnick
US EPA (75IOC)
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20460
By express or courier service:
Document Processing Desk (DCI/SRRD)
Jennifer Slotnick
Office of Pesticide Programs (75 IOC)
Room 266A, Crystal Mall 2
1801 S. Bell Street
Arlington, VA 22202
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The registrant needs to submit the following items for each product.
Within 90 days from the receipt of the product-specific data call-in (PDCI):
1. Completed response forms to the PDCI (i.e., PDCI response form and requirements
status and registrant's response form); and
2. Submit any time extension or waiver requests with a full written justification.
Within eight months from the receipt of the PDCI:
1. Two copies of the confidential statement of formula (EPA Form 8570-4);
2. A completed original application for reregistration (EPA Form 8570-1). Indicate on the
form that it is an "application for reregistration";
3. Five copies of the draft label incorporating all label amendments outlined in Table 13 of
this document;
4. A completed form certifying compliance with data compensation requirements (EPA
Form 8570-34);
5. If applicable, a completed form certifying compliance with cost share offer requirements
(EPA Form 8570-32); and
6. The product-specific data responding to the PDCI.
Please contact Adam Heyward at (703) 308-6422 with questions regarding product
reregistration and/or the PDCI. All materials submitted in response to the PDCI should be
addressed as follows:
By US mail:
Document Processing Desk (PDCI/PRB)
Adam Heyward
US EPA (75IOC)
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20460
By express or courier service:
Document Processing Desk (PDCI/PRB)
Adam Heyward
Office of Pesticide Programs (75 IOC)
Room 266A, Crystal Mall 2
1801 South Bell Street
Arlington, VA 22202
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A. Manufacturing-Use Products
There are currently no registered manufacturing-use products for sulfonated oleic acid,
sodium salt; therefore, the end-use manufacturer is responsible for the submission of any generic
data requirements requested by the Agency.
1. Additional Generic Data Requirements
The generic data base supporting the reregistration of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt for
the above eligible uses has been reviewed and determined to be substantially complete.
However, the following additional data requirements have been identified by the Agency as
confirmatory and are included in the generic DCI for this RED.
Table 4: Data Requirements for the Reregistration Eligibility Decision
of Sulfonated Oleic Acid, Sodium Salt
Guideline Study Name
Dermal Sensitization
90-Day Oral Toxicity Study in Rodents with TGAI
Prenatal Developmental Toxicity Study in Rodents
Fresh Water Fish Acute Toxicity Study with TGAI
Fresh Water Invertebrate Acute Toxicity Study with TGAI
Avian Acute Oral Toxicity Study with TGAI
New OPPTS
Guideline No.
870.2600
870.3100
870.3700
850.1075
850.1010
850.2100
Old
Guideline No.
81-6
82-la
83-3
72-1
72-2
71-1
B. End-Use Products
1. Additional Product-Specific Data and Efficacy Requirements
Section 4(g)(2)(B) of FIFRA calls for the Agency to obtain any needed product-specific
data regarding the pesticide after a determination of eligibility has been made. The registrant
must review previous data submissions to ensure that they meet current EPA acceptance criteria
and if not, commit to conduct new studies. If a registrant believes that previously submitted data
meet current testing standards, the study MRID numbers should be cited according to the
instructions in the Requirement Status and Registrants Response Form provided for each
product. The Agency intends to issue a separate Product-Specific Data Call-in (PDCI), outlining
specific data requirements.
Efficacy data are required to ensure that the described labeled use of sulfonated oleic acid,
sodium salt as a food-contact sanitizer in end-use products is accurate and effective. The
Registrant must submit as efficacy data to the Agency, Guideline No. 810.2100 (m)(2), AOAC
Germicidal and Detergent Sanitizers Method Study (Reg. No. 875-90) for sulfonated oleic acid,
sodium salt.
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VI. APENDICIES
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Appendix A: Use Patterns Eligible for Reregistration
Use Site
Formulation
Method of
Application
Application Rate/ No. of
applications
Use Limitations
Food handling/storage establishments premises and equipment
Beverage Processing
Equipment
Liquid Concentrate
(Reg No. 875-90)
Brushing;
Flooding;
Immersion;
Coarse
Droplet
Spraying ;
Circulation
Sanitizing
1 fl. ounce of Per-Vad per
gallon of water (providing 200
ppm of anionic active agent).
Thoroughly wet all surfaces by
listed application methods.
Allow sanitizer to contact
surface for at least 1 minute.
Allow surfaces to drain
adequately before resuming
operation.
Do not reuse circulated sanitizer for additional
sanitizing.
Brewery Processing
Equipment
Liquid Concentrate
(Reg. No. 875-90)
Flooding;
Immersion;
Coarse
Droplet
Spraying;
Circulation
Sanitizing
1 fl. ounce of Per-Vad per
gallon of water (providing 200
ppm of anionic active agent).
Thoroughly wet all surfaces by
listed application methods.
Allow sanitizer to contact
surface for at least 1 minute.
Allow surfaces to drain
adequately before resuming
operation.
Do not reuse circulated sanitizer for additional
sanitizing.
Food Processing Equipment
Liquid Concentrate
(Reg. No. 875-90)
Flooding;
Immersion;
Coarse
Droplet
Spraying;
Circulation
Sanitizing
1 fl. ounce of Per-Vad per
gallon of water (providing 200
ppm of anionic active agent).
Thoroughly wet all surfaces by
listed application methods.
Allow sanitizer to contact
surface for at least 1 minute.
Allow surfaces to drain
Do not reuse circulated sanitizer for additional
sanitizing.
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Use Site
Formulation
Method of
Application
Application Rate/ No. of
applications
Use Limitations
adequately before resuming
operation.
Food Contact Surfaces
(Hard Non-Porous)
Liquid concentrate
(RegNo.875-90)
Flooding;
Immersion;
Coarse
Droplet
Spraying;
Circulation
Sanitizing
1 fl. ounce of Per-Vad per
gallon of water (providing 200
ppm of anionic active agent).
Thoroughly wet all surfaces by
listed application methods.
Allow sanitizer to contact
surface for at least 1 minute.
Allow surfaces to drain
adequately before resuming
operation.
Do not reuse circulated sanitizer for additional
sanitizing.
Milk Processing Equipment
Liquid concentrate
(Reg. No.875-90)
Flooding;
Immersion;
Coarse
Droplet
Spraying;
Circulation
Sanitizing
1 fl. ounce of Per-Vad per
gallon of water (providing 200
ppm of anionic active agent).
Thoroughly wet all surfaces by
listed application methods.
Allow sanitizer to contact
surface for at least 1 minute.
Allow surfaces to drain
adequately before resuming
operation.
Do not reuse circulated sanitizer for additional
sanitizing.
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Appendix B: Studies Used to Support the Reregistration of Oleic Acid Sulfonates
Guide to Appendix B
Appendix B lists the generic (not product specific) data requirements which support the re-registration of oleic acid sulfonates. These
requirements apply to sulfonated oleic acid in all products, including data requirements for which a technical grade active ingredient is
the test substance. The data table is organized in the following formats:
1. Data Requirement (Columns 1 and 2). The data requirements are listed by Guideline Number. The first column lists the new
Part 158 Guideline Numbers, and the second column lists the old Part 158 Guideline Numbers. Each Guideline Number has an
associated test protocol set forth in the Pesticide Assessment Guidance, which are available on the EPA website.
2. Guideline Description (Column 3). Identifies the guideline type.
3. Use Pattern (Column 4). This column indicates the standard Antimicrobial Division use patterns categories for which the
generic (not product specific) data requirements apply. The following number designations are used in Appendix B:
(1) Agricultural premises and equipment
(2) Food handling/storage establishment premises and equipment
(3) Commercial, institutional and industrial premises and equipment
(4) Residential and public access premises
(5) Medical premises and equipment
(6) Human water systems
(7) Materials preservatives
(8) Industrial processes and water systems
(9) Antifouling coatings
(10) Wood preservatives
(11) Swimming pools
(12) Aquatic areas
4. Bibliographic Citation (Column 5). If the Agency has data in its files to support a specific generic Guideline requirement,
this column will identity each study by a "Master Record Identification" (MRID) number. The listed studies are considered
"valid" and acceptable for satisfying the Guideline requirement. Refer to the Bibliography appendix for a complete citation of
each study.
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DATA REQUIREMENT
New Guideline
Number
Old Guideline
Number
Study Title
Use Pattern
CITATION(S)
MRID Number
PRODUCT CHEMISTRY
830.1550
830.1600
830.1620
830.1650
830.1670
830.1700
830.1750
830.1800
830.6302
830.6303
830.6304
830.7050
830.7200
830.7220
830.7300
830.7840
830.7860
830.7950
830.7370
61-1
61-2a
61-2b
62-1
62-2
62-3
63-2
63-3
63-4
None
63-5
63-6
63-7
63-8
63-9
63-10
Product Identity and Composition
Starting Materials and Manufacturing Process
Formation of Impurities /Discussion of Impurities
Preliminary Analysis
Certification of Limits
Analytical Method
Color
Physical State
Odor
UV/Visible Absorption
Melting Point
Boiling Point
Density
Solubility
Vapor Pressure
Dissociation Constant in Water
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
43057701
43057701
43057701
43057702
43057702
43057702
43057703
43057703
43057703
Waived1
Inapplicable
430577032
430577032
430577032
43057703
Inapplicable
1 Study waived because the chemical structure shows that it will not absorb in the UV spectral region.
2 Based on formula with 50% active ingredient (a.i.).
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DATA REQUIREMENT
New Guideline
Number
830.7550
830.7560
830.7570
830.7000
830.6313
830.6314
830.6315
830.6316
830.6317
830.7100
830.6319
830.6320
830.6321
Old Guideline
Number
63-11
63-12
63-13
63-14
63-15
63-16
63-17
63-18
63-19
63-20
63-21
Study Title
Partition Coefficient (Octanol/Water)
PH
Stability
Oxidizing/Reducing Action
Flammability
Explodability
Storage Stability
Viscosity
Miscibility
Corrosion Characteristics
Dielectric breakdown voltage
Use Pattern
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
CITATION(S)
MRID Number
Inapplicable
43057703
43057703
Inapplicable
Inapplicable
Inapplicable
Inapplicable
Inapplicable
Inapplicable
Inapplicable
Inapplicable
ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS
850.2100
850.2200
850.1075
850.1010
850.1075
850.1025
71-1
71-2
72-1
72-2
72-3a
72-3b
72-3c
Avian Acute Oral Toxicity Test
Avian Dietary Toxicity
Fish Acute Toxicity - Freshwater
Acute Aquatic Invertebrate Toxicity
Acute Estuarine/Marine Toxicity - Fish
Acute Estuarine/Marine Toxicity - Invertebrate (Mollusk)
Estuarine/Marine Toxicity - Invertebrate (Shrimp)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Data Gap
Inapplicable
Data Gap
Data Gap
Inapplicable
Inapplicable
Inapplicable
TOXICOLOGY
870.1100
81-1
Acute Oral - Rat
2
41861503, 43423804
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DATA REQUIREMENT
New Guideline
Number
870.1200
870.1300
870.2400
870.2500
870.2600
870.3100
870.3200
870.3250
870.3465
870.3700
870.3800
870.4100
870.4300
870.4100
870.4200
870.4300
870.5265
870.5385
870.5375
870.5550
Old Guideline
Number
81-2
81-3
81-4
81-5
81-6
82-la
82-lb
82-2
82-3
82-4
83-3
83-4
83-la
83-5
83-lb
83 -2a
83 -2b
84-2
84-2
84-2
84-2
Study Title
Acute Dermal - Rabbit
Acute Inhalation - Rat
Primary Eye Irritation - Rabbit
Primary Dermal Irritation - Rabbit
Dermal Sensitization
90-Day Feeding-Rodent
90-Day Feeding-Non-Rodent
21/28-Day Dermal Toxicity - Rat
90-day Dermal Toxicity - Rodent
90-Day Inhalation - Rat
Developmental Toxicity
Reproduction and Fertility Effects - 2 Generation Repro
Chronic Feeding Toxicity - Rodent
Combined Chronic Toxicity/Carcinogenicity
Chronic Feeding Toxicity - Non-Rodent (dog)
Oncogenicity - Rat
Oncogenicity - Mouse
Bacterial Reverse Mutation Assay
Micronucleus Assay
Cytogenic assay with human lymphocytes
UDS Assay
Use Pattern
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
CITATION(S)
MRID Number
41861503
41861503, 44008401
41861503
41861503
Data Gap
Data Gap
Inapplicable
Inapplicable
Inapplicable
Inapplicable
Data Gap
Inapplicable
Inapplicable
Inapplicable
Inapplicable
Inapplicable
Inapplicable
Waived3
Waived3
Waived3
Waived 3
3 Study waived because based on the
mutagenicity analysis is required.
SAR assessments and information on structurally similar chemicals, there are no concerns for mutagenicity; therefore, no
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DATA REQUIREMENT
New Guideline
Number
870.7485
870.7600
Old Guideline
Number
85-1
85-2
Study Title
General Metabolism
Dermal Absorption
Use Pattern
2
2
CITATION(S)
MRID Number
Inapplicable
Inapplicable
OCCUPATIONAL/RESIDENTIAL EXPOSURE
875.2400
875.2900
875.2500
875.2900
875.1200
875.1600
875.1400
875.1600
133-3
133-4
233
234
Dermal Passive Dosimetry
Inhalation Passive Dosimetry
Dermal Indoor Exposure
Inhalation Indoor Exposure
2
2
2
2
Inapplicable
Inapplicable
Inapplicable
Inapplicable
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE
835.2120
161-1
Hydrolysis
2
Inapplicable
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Appendix C: Technical Support Documents
Additional documentation in support of this RED is maintained in the OPP docket, located in
Room 119, Crystal Mall #2, 1801 Bell Street, Arlington, VA. The OPP docket is open Monday
through Friday, excluding legal holidays, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
All documents in hard copy form may be viewed in the OPP docket room or downloaded or
viewed via the Internet at the following web-sites:
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/antimicrobials
http ://www. epa. gov/edockets
There are two technical supporting documents for the sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt RED.
These documents include:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). Memorandum from D. Smegal & N.
Shamim to K. Boyle. Oleic Acid Sulfonates and Related Compounds:
Antimicrobials Division Risk Assessment for the Reregistration Eligibility
Decision (RED) Document and for Tolerance Reassessment, (Barcode D308389).
September 30, 2004.
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). Memorandum from T. McMahon to
D. Smegal. Similarity of Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonates and Alcohol Sulfate s to
Sulfonated Oleic Acid with Respect to Toxicity, (Barcode D308387). September
23, 2004.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). Memorandum from T. McMahon.
Sulfonated Oleic Acid- Report of the Antimicrobials Division Toxicology
Endpoint Selection Committee. May 6, 2003.
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Appendix D: Generic Data Requirements and Studies Used to Make the Reregistration
Decision (Bibliography)
MRID STUDIES
MRID# Citation
41861503 Slover, A. (1991) Toxicity Test Results: Sodium Salt of Sulfonated Oleic Acid:
Lab Project Number: 8020529. Unpublished study prepared by Morgan
Gallacher, Inc. 17 p.
43423804 Christopher, S. (1994) PER-VAD: Acute Peroral Toxicity Testing Using the Rat:
Lab Project Number: 94N1449. Unpublished study prepared by Union
Carbide Corp., Bushy Run Research Center. 28 p.
44008401 Douds, D. (1996) An Acute Whole-Body Inhalation Toxicity Study in Rats with
PER-VAD: Final Report: Lab Project Number: 3385.6. Unpublished
study.
OPEN LITERATURE
JohnsonDiversey. Memorandum from F. Heitfeld to L. Amadio. Toxicity Review of Sulfonated
Oleic Acid, Sodium Salt. September 2, 2004.
INTERNAL LITERATURE
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). Memorandum from D. Smegal & N. Shamim
to K. Boyle. Oleic Acid Sulfonates and Related Compounds: Antimicrobials Division
Risk Assessment for the Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) Document and for
Tolerance Reassessment, (Barcode D308389). September 30, 2004.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). 2002. Memorandum from K. Boyle and K.
Leifer to F. Forrest. IIFG Decision Documents on Reassessment of Exemptions from the
Requirement of a Tolerance for Fatty Acids. July 21, 2002.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). 2002. Memorandum from S.C. Termes & H.
Craven to M. Perry. Tolerance Review of Compounds Known as Fatty Acids, Fatty Acid
Salts, and Fatty Acid Esters, and Fatty Acid Derivatives Classified as Inert Ingredients in
Terrestrial and/or Aquatic Agricultural and Non-Agricultural Uses. May 15, 2002.
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). Memorandum from T. McMahon to D.
Smegal. Similarity of Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonates and Alcohol Sulfates to Sulfonated
Oleic Acid with Respect to Toxicity, (Barcode D308387). September 23, 2004.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). Memorandum from T. McMahon. Sulfonated
Oleic Acid- Report of the Antimicrobials Division Toxicology Endpoint Selection
Committee. May 6, 2003.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), 2004. Overview of the Ecological Risk
Assessment Process in the Office of Pesticide Programs U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency - Endangered and Threatened Species Effects Determinations., Appendix A,
Section IIB, pg.81. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. January 24, 2004.
http://www.epa.gov/oppfeadl/endanger/consultation/ecorisk-overview.pdf.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). 2004. Structure Activity Relationship (SAR)
for Octadecanoic acid, sulfo, sodium salt (67998-94-1); 9-Octadecen-l-ol, hydrogen-
sulfate, sodium salt, (Z)- (1847-55-8); 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-(Sulfooxy)-,Disodium-
salt, [R-(Z)] (61702-68-9); 9-Octadecenoic Acid, 12-(Sulfooxy)-, Monosodium Salt,
(9Z,12R)- (29704-46-9); 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-(sulfooxy)-, sodium salt, (9Z,12R)-
(8043-44-5); Octadecanoic acid, 9(or 10)-sulfooxy)-monosodium salt (68964-56-7);
Octadecanoic acid, 9(or lO)-(sulfooxy)-, sodium salt (68331-91-9); Octadecanoic acid,
9-(sulfooxy)-,sodium salt (68413-72-9); Octadecanoic acid, 9-(sulfooxy)-, disodium salt-
(65151-76-0); 9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-sulfonated, sodium salt (68443-05-0); 9-
Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-sulfonated (68988-76-1). Structure Activity Team Report. OPPT.
June 8, 2004.
WEBSITE REFRENCES
Environmental Protection Agency, 2005. "Estimation Program Interface (EPI) Suite".
2005.
Human and Environmental Risk Assessment (HERA), 2004. "Linear Alkylbenzene Sulphonate
(CAS No. 68411-30-3)". May 2004.
http ://www. heraproj ect. com/Ri sk A sse ssment. cfm
Human and Environmental Risk Assessment (HERA), 2002. "Human and Environmental Risk
Assessment on the Ingredients of European Household Cleaning Products, Alcohol
Sulphates Human Health Risk Assessment, Draft". December 2002.
http://www.heraproiect.com/RiskAssessment.cfm
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Appendix E. Generic Data Call-In
The Agency intends to issue a Generic Data Call-In (DCI) at a later date. See Chapter V of the
oleic acid sulfonates RED for a list of studies that the Agency plans to require.
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Appendix F: Product Specific Data Call-In
The Agency intends to issue a Product Specific Data Call-In (DCI) at a later date for the oleic
acid sulfonates RED.
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Appendix G: EPA's Batching of Sulfonated Oleic Acid, Sodium Salt Products for Meeting
Acute Toxicity Data Requirements for Reregistration
Batching of sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt products is unnecessary and will not be
conducted to meet acute toxicity data requirements for reregistration as a result of there being
only one registered product for sulfonated oleic acid, sodium salt.
If a registrant chooses to rely upon previously submitted acute toxicity data, he/she may do
so provided that the data base is complete and valid by today's standards, the formulation tested
is considered by EPA to be similar for acute toxicity, and the formulation has not been
significantly altered since submission and acceptance of the acute toxicity data. The Agency
must approve any new or canceled formulations (that were presented to the Agency after the
publication of the RED) before data derived from them can be used to cover other products.
Regardless of whether new data is generated or existing data is referenced, registrants must
clearly identify the test material(s) by an EPA Registration Number. If more than one
Confidential Statement of Formula (CSF) exists for a product, the registrant must indicate the
formulation tested by identifying the corresponding CSF.
In deciding how to meet the product-specific data requirements, registrants must follow the
directions given in the Data Call-In (DCI) Notice and its attachments appended to the RED. The
DCI Notice contains two response forms that are to be completed and submitted to the Agency
within 90 days of receipt. The first form, "Data Call-In Response," asks whether the registrant
will meet the data requirements for each product. The second form, "Requirements Status and
Registrant's Response," lists the product specific data required for each product, including the
standard six acute toxicity tests. If a registrant supplies data he/she must select one of the
following options: (Option 1) Developing Data; (Option 4) Submitting an Existing Study;
(Option 5) Upgrading an Existing Study; or, (Option 6) Citing an Existing Study. If a registrant
depends on another's data, he/she must choose among: (Option 2) Cost Sharing; (Option 3)
Offers to Cost Share; or, (Option 6) Citing an Existing Study.
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Appendix H: List of Registrants Sent the Data Call-In
A list will be posted, at a later date, of the registrants who were sent a copy of the oleic acid
sulfonates RED Data Call-In.
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Appendix I: List of Available Related Documents and Electronically Available Forms
Pesticide Registration Forms are available at the following EPA internet site:
Online Pesticide Registration Forms are in PDF format; which, to be properly viewed, requires
the use of Acrobat reader software.
Instructions:
1. Print out and complete appropriate forms (Note: Form numbers formatted in bold print
may be filled out on the computer, printed and submitted to the Agency).
2. The completed form(s) must be submitted to the Agency in hard copy in accord with
existing Agency policy.
3. Mail the form(s), along with any additional documents, necessary to comply with the
EPA regulations pertaining to your request. Forms may be mailed to the Document
Processing Desk address listed below.
DO NOT fax or e-mail any form(s) containing 'Confidential Business Information' (CBI) or
'Sensitive Information.'
If you have any problems accessing the electronic forms, please contact Nicole Williams at (703)
308-555 1 or by e-mail at williams. nicole@epa. gov.
The following is a comprehensive list of Agency pesticide registration forms, which are currently
available on the internet. Form numbers, titles and internet address locations are provided:
U.S. EPA Pesticide Registration Forms
Form
Number
8570-1
8570-4
8570-5
8570-17
Title
Application for Pesticide
Regi stration/ Amendment
Confidential Statement of
Formula
Notice of Supplemental
Registration of Distribution of a
Registered Pesticide Product
Application for an
Experimental Use Permit
Internet Address Location
http://www.epa. gov/opprdOO 1 /forms/8 570-1. pdf
http://www.epa.gov/opprd001/forms/8570-4.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/opprd001/forms/8570-5.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/opprd001/forms/8570-17.pdf
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Form
Number
8570-25
8570-27
8570-28
8570-30
8570-32
8570-34
8570-35
8570-36
8570-37
Title
Application for/Notification of
State Registration of a Pesticide
To Meet a Special Local Need
Formulator's Exemption
Statement
Certification of Compliance
with Data Gap Procedures
Pesticide Registration
Maintenance Fee Filing
Certification of Attempt to
Enter into an Agreement with
other Registrants for
Development of Data
Certification with Respect to
Citations of Data (PR Notice
98-5)
Data Matrix (PR Notice 98-5)
Summary of the
Physical/Chemical Properties
(PR Notice 98-1)
Self-Certification Statement for
the Physical/Chemical
Properties (PR Notice 98-1)
Internet Address Location
http://www.epa.gov/opprd001/forms/8570-25.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/opprd001/forms/8570-27.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/opprd001/forms/8570-28.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/opprd001/forms/8570-30.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/opprd001/forms/8570-32.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/opppmsdl/PR Notices/pr98-
5.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/opppmsdl/PR Notices/pr98-
5.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/opppmsdl/PR Notices/pr98-
l.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/opppmsdl/PR Notices/pr98-
l.pdf
Pesticide Registration Kit
The U.S. EPA's pesticide registration kit can be accessed at the following web address:
www.epa.gov/pesticides/registrationkit/
For convenience of the registrant, the US EPA has assembled an online registration kit, which
contains the following pertinent forms and information needed to register a pesticide product
with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP):
1. The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Federal
Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) as Amended by the Food Quality Protection Act
(FQPA)of 1996.
2. Pesticide Registration (PR) Notices
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a. 83-3 Label Improvement Program— Storage and Disposal Statements
b. 84-1 Clarification of Label Improvement Program
c. 86-5 Standard Format for Data Submitted under FIFRA
d. 87-1 Label Improvement Program for Pesticides Applied through Irrigation
Systems (Chemigation)
e. 87-6 Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products Policy Statement
f 90-1 Inert Ingredients in Pesticide Products; Revised Policy Statement
g. 95-2 Notifications, Non-notifications, and Minor Formulation Amendments
h. 98-1 Self Certification of Product Chemistry Data with Attachments (This
document is in PDF format and requires the Acrobat reader.)
Other PR Notices can be found at
3. Pesticide Product Registration Application Forms (These forms are in PDF format and
will require the Acrobat reader).
a. EPA Form No. 8570-1, Application for Pesticide Registration/ Amendment
b. EPA Form No. 8570-4, Confidential Statement of Formula
c. EPA Form No. 8570-27, Formulator's Exemption Statement
d. EPA Form No. 8570-34, Certification with Respect to Citations of Data
e. EPA Form No. 8570-35, Data Matrix
4. General Pesticide Information (Some of these forms are in PDF format and will require
the Acrobat reader).
a. Registration Division Personnel Contact List
b. Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (BPPD) Contacts
c. Antimicrobials Division Organizational Structure/Contact List
d. 53 F.R. 15952, Pesticide Registration Procedures; Pesticide Data Requirements
(PDF format)
e. 40 CFR Part 156, Labeling Requirements for Pesticides and Devices (PDF
format)
f. 40 CFR Part 158, Data Requirements for Registration (PDF format)
g. 50 F.R. 48833, Disclosure of Reviews of Pesticide Data (November 27, 1985)
Before submitting your application for registration, you may wish to consult some additional
sources of information. These include:
1. The Office of Pesticide Programs' website.
2. The booklet "General Information on Applying for Registration of Pesticides in the
United States", PB92-22181 1, available through the National Technical Information
Service (NTIS) at the following address:
National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
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5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
The telephone number for NTIS is (703) 605-6000.
3. The National Pesticide Information Retrieval System (NPIRS) of Purdue University's
Center for Environmental and Regulatory Information Systems. This service does charge
a fee for subscriptions and custom searches. You can contact NPIRS by telephone at
(765) 494-6614 or through their website.
4. The National Pesticide Telecommunications Network (NPTN) can provide information
on active ingredients, uses, toxicology, and chemistry of pesticides. You can contact
NPTN by telephone at (800) 858-7378 or through their website: http://npic.orst.edu/
The Agency will return a notice of receipt of an application for registration or amended
registration, experimental use permit, or amendment to a petition if the applicant or petitioner
encloses with his submission a stamped, self-addressed postcard. The postcard must contain the
following entries to be completed by OPP:
1. Date of receipt;
2. EPA identifying number; and
3. Product Manager assignment.
Other identifying information may be included by the applicant as a means to link the
acknowledgment of receipt to the specific application submitted. The EPA will stamp the date of
receipt and provide the EPA identifying file symbol or petition number for the new submission.
The identifying number should be used whenever you contact the Agency concerning an
application for registration, experimental use permit, or tolerance petition.
To assist us in ensuring that all data you have submitted for the chemical are properly coded and
assigned to your company, please include a list of all synonyms, common and trade names,
company experimental codes, and other names which identify the chemical (including "blind"
codes used when a sample was submitted for testing by commercial or academic facilities).
Please provide a Chemical Abstract System (CAS) number if one has been assigned.
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