67 FR 53 pgs. 12562-12567 - Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information

Type: NOTICEVolume: 67Number: 53Pages: 12562 - 12567
Docket number: [OPPTS-51984; FRL-6826-9]
FR document: [FR Doc. 02-6616 Filed 3-18-02; 8:45 am]
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Official PDF Version:  PDF Version

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPTS-51984; FRL-6826-9]

Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information

AGENCY:

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires any person who intends to manufacture (defined by statute to include import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical not on the TSCA Inventory) to notify EPA and comply with the statutory provisions pertaining to the manufacture of new chemicals. Under sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3) of TSCA, EPA is required to publish a notice of receipt of a premanufacture notice (PMN) or an application for a test marketing exemption (TME), and to publish periodic status reports on the chemicals under review and the receipt of notices of commencement to manufacture those chemicals. This status report, which covers the period from January 24, 2002 to February 12, 2002, consists of the PMNs pending or expired, and the notices of commencement to manufacture a new chemical that the Agency has received under TSCA section 5 during this time period. This notice also includes a correction for a PMN from March 29, 2000. The "S" and "G" that precede the chemical names denote whether the chemical idenity is specific or generic.

DATES:

Comments identified by the docket control number OPPTS-51984 and the specific PMN number, must be received on or before April 18, 2002.

ADDRESSES:

Comments may be submitted by mail, electronically, or in person. Please follow the detailed instructions for each method as provided in Unit I. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that you identify docket control number OPPTS-51984 and the specific PMN number in the subject line on the first page of your response.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Barbara Cunningham, Acting Director, Environmental Assistance Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (7408M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

This action is directed to the public in general. As such, the Agency has not attempted to describe the specific entities that this action may apply to. Although others may be affected, this action applies directly to the submitter of the premanufacture notices addressed in the action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. How Can I Get Additional Information, Including Copies of this Document and Other Related Documents?

1. Electronically . You may obtain copies of this document and certain other available documents from the EPA Internet Home Page at http://www.epa.gov/. On the Home Page select "Laws and Regulations"," Regulations and Proposed Rules, and then look up the entry for this document under the " Federal Register -Environmental Documents." You can also go directly to the Federal Register listings at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.

2. In person . The Agency has established an official record for this action under docket control number OPPTS-51984. The official record consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received during an applicable comment period, and other information related to this action, including any information claimed as confidential business information (CBI). This official record includes the documents that are physically located in the docket, as well as the documents that are referenced in those documents. The public version of the official record does not include any information claimed as CBI. The public version of the official record, which includes printed, paper versions of any electronic comments submitted during an applicable comment period, any test data submitted by the Manufacturer/Importer is available for inspection in the TSCA Nonconfidential Information Center, North East Mall Rm. B- 607, Waterside Mall, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC. The Center is open from noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number of the Center is (202) 260-7099.

C. How and to Whom Do I Submit Comments?

You may submit comments through the mail, in person, or electronically. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is imperative that you identify docket control number OPPTS-51984 and the specific PMN number in the subject line on the first page of your response.

1. By mail . Submit your comments to: Document Control Office (7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460.

2. In person or by courier . Deliver your comments to: OPPT Document Control Office (DCO) in EPA East Building Rm. 6428, 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The DCO is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the DCO is (202) 564-8930.

3. Electronically . You may submit your comments electronically by e-mail to: "oppt.ncic@epa.gov," or mail your computer disk to the address identified in this unit. Do not submit any information electronically that you consider to be CBI. Electronic comments must be submitted as an ASCII file avoiding the use of special characters and any form of encryption. Comments and data will also be accepted on standard disks in WordPerfect 6.1/8.0 or ASCII file format. All comments in electronic form must be identified by docket control number OPPTS-51984 and the specific PMN number. Electronic comments may also be filed online at many Federal Depository Libraries.

D. How Should I Handle CBI that I Want to Submit to the Agency?

Do not submit any information electronically that you consider to be CBI. You may claim information that you submit to EPA in response to this document as CBI by marking any part or all of that information as CBI. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes any information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public version of the official record. Information not marked confidential will be included in the public version of the official record without prior notice. If you have any questions about CBI or the procedures for claiming CBI, please consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

E. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your comments:

1. Explain your views as clearly as possible.

2. Describe any assumptions that you used.

3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used that support your views.

4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you arrived at the estimate that you provide.

5. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns.

6. Offer alternative ways to improve the notice or collection activity.

7. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline in this document.

8. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket control number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and Federal Register citation.

II. Why is EPA Taking this Action?

Section 5 of TSCA requires any person who intends to manufacture (defined by statute to include import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical not on the TSCA Inventory to notify EPA and comply with the statutory provisions pertaining to the manufacture of new chemicals. Under sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3) of TSCA, EPA is required to publish a notice of receipt of a PMN or an application for a TME and to publish periodic status reports on the chemicals under review and the receipt of notices of commencement to manufacture those chemicals. This status report, which covers the period from January 24, 2002 to February 12, 2002, consists of the PMNs pending or expired, and the notices of commencement to manufacture a new chemical that the Agency has received under TSCA section 5 during this time period.

III. Receipt and Status Report for PMNs

This status report identifies the PMNs pending or expired, and the notices of commencement to manufacture a new chemical that the Agency has received under TSCA section 5 during this time period. If you are interested in information that is not included in the following tables, you may contact EPA as described in Unit II. to access additional non-CBI information that may be available. This notice also includes a correction for PMN P-00-0685, from March 29, 2000, which corrects the Chemical Name. The "S" and "G" that precede the chemical names denote whether the chemical idenity is specific or generic.

In table I, EPA provides the following information (to the extent that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the PMNs received by EPA during this period: the EPA case number assigned to the PMN; the date the PMN was received by EPA; the projected end date for EPA's review of the PMN; the submitting manufacturer; the potential uses identified by the manufacturer in the PMN; and the chemical identity.

Case No. Received Date Projected Notice End Date Manufacturer/Importer Use Chemical
P-00-0685 03/29/00 06/27/00 CBI (G) Additive for plastics (G) Butadiene, alkylacrylate, alkyl methacrylate, co-polymer
P-02-0285 01/23/02 04/23/02 R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc. (S) Functional filler for polymer systems (S) Silane, trimethoxy[3-oriranylmethoxy]propyl-, reaction products with wollastonite (ca(sio3)
P-02-0286 01/23/02 04/23/02 CIBA Specialty Chemicals Corporation, textile effects (G) Textile dye (G) Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, amino halo alkyl sulfonyl alkyl amino-1,3,5-triazin sulfophenyl azo hydroxy substituted phenyl azo sodium salt
P-02-0287 01/23/02 04/23/02 BASF Corporation (S) Processing aid for leather tanning (G) Ethoylated alkyl alcohol
P-02-0288 01/23/02 04/23/02 CBI (G) Dehydration and demulsification agent (G) Alkoxylated fatty acid esters
P-02-0289 01/23/02 04/23/02 UBE America Inc. (S) Raw material of polyurethane (S) Carbonic acid, dimethyl ester, polymer with 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and 1,6-hexanediol
P-02-0290 01/24/02 04/24/02 PRC-Desoto International,PPG Industries Company (S) Polymer for Adhesives and sealants (G) Alkoxysilane terminated polyurethane polymer
P-02-0291 01/24/02 04/24/02 Sony Magnetic Products Inc. of America (G) Binder resin (S) Peroxydisulfuric acid ([ho)s(o) subscript 2] subscript 2 o subscript 2), dipotassium salt, reaction products with 2-(2-propenyloxy)ethanol-[(2-propenyloxy)methyl]oxirane-vinyl chloride polymer
P-02-0292 01/24/02 04/24/02 CBI (G) Component of lubricating composition for finishing product of fiber and yarn (G) Fatty acid, polyoxyethylene-alkyl ether, ester
P-02-0293 01/23/02 04/23/02 CBI (G) Open, non-dispersive use. (G) Acrylic polymer
P-02-0294 01/23/02 04/23/02 3D Systems, Inc. (G) Printing ink stabilizer (G) Urethane wax
P-02-0295 01/23/02 04/23/02 3D Systems, Inc. (G) Printing ink stabilizer (G) Urethane wax
P-02-0296 01/23/02 04/23/02 3D Systems, Inc. (G) Printing ink stabilizer (G) Urethane wax
P-02-0297 01/24/02 04/24/02 CBI (S) Binder for nonwovens (G) Functionalized styrene-butadiene-acrylonitrile copolymer
P-02-0298 01/25/02 04/25/02 Westvaco Corporation - Chemical Division (S) Component in asphalt emulsifier (G) Glycerides, animal, reaction products with polyamines
P-02-0299 01/24/02 04/24/02 CBC (America) Corporation (S) Adhesive resin for adhesive tape to be used in the process of paper manufacturing (S) 2-propenoic acid, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate, potassium salt
P-02-0300 01/25/02 04/25/02 Westvaco Corporation - Chemical Division (S) Asphalt emulsifier salt (G) Glycerides, animal, reaction products with polyamines, hydrochlorides
P-02-0301 01/25/02 04/25/02 E.I. Du pont De Nemours and Company - Dupont Nylon (S) Polyurethane monomer; polyester monomer; fragrance intermediate (S) 1,4-cyclododecanediol
P-02-0302 01/25/02 04/25/02 E.I. Du pont De Nemours and Company - Dupont Nylon (S) Polyurethane monomer; polyester monomer; fragrance intermediate (S) 1,5-cyclododecanediol
P-02-0303 01/25/02 04/25/02 E.I. Du pont De Nemours and Company - Dupont Nylon (S) Polyurethane monomer; polyester monomer; fragrance intermediate (S) 1,6-cyclododecanediol
P-02-0304 01/25/02 04/25/02 E.I. Du pont De Nemours and Company - Dupont Nylon (S) Polyester monomer; fragrance intermediate; polyurethane monomer (S) 1,12-dodecanediol
P-02-0305 01/29/02 04/29/02 Clariant ISM (America) Inc. (S) Intermediate for manufacture of photo developing chemicals (G) Benzyl ethoxy imidazoldine derivative
P-02-0306 01/28/02 04/28/02 Lamberti USA, Inc. (S) Photoinitiator for uv-curable pigmented inks; photoinitiator for photoresists, optical fibers and printing plates; photoinitiator for uv-curable powder coatings; photoinitiator for uv-curable adhesives and other coatings; open/non-dispersive use (S) 1-propanone, 1-[4-[(4-benzoylphenyl)thio]phenyl]-2-methyl-2-[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]-
P-02-0307 01/29/02 04/29/02 Clariant LSM (America) Inc. (S) Intermediate for production of photo development chemicals (G) Bromo m anilide ester derivative
P-02-0308 01/29/02 04/29/02 Clariant LSM (America) Inc. (S) Photo chemical intermediate (G) Hydantoinyl m-anilide ester
P-02-0309 01/29/02 04/29/02 Clariant LSM (America) Inc. (S) Raw material for manufacture of photo development chemicals (G) Benzoic acid ester derivative
P-02-0310 01/31/02 05/01/02 CBI (G) Open, non-dispersive (resin) (G) Aliphatic polyisocyanate
P-02-0311 01/31/02 05/01/02 NOF America Corporation (G) Impact modifier for use in engineering plastics (G) Acrylic copolymer
P-02-0312 01/31/02 05/01/02 Eastman Chemical Company (S) Size for processing textile fibers (G) Poly(ester-ether)
P-02-0313 01/31/02 05/01/02 Eastman Chemical Company (S) Size for processing textile fibers (G) Poly(ester-ether)
P-02-0314 01/31/02 05/01/02 Eastman Chemical Company (S) Size for processing textile fibers (G) Poly(ester-ether)
P-02-0315 01/31/02 05/01/02 CBI (G) Open, non-dispersive (resin) (G) Aliphatic urethane acrylate
P-02-0316 01/31/02 05/01/02 The Dow Chemical Company (S) Curing agent for epoxy resin formulations (G) Branched phenolic hardener
P-02-0317 01/31/02 05/01/02 The Dow Chemical Company (S) Curing agent for epoxy resin formulations (G) Branched phenolic hardener
P-02-0318 01/31/02 05/01/02 The Dow Chemical Company (S) Curing agent for epoxy resin formulations (G) Branched phenolic hardener
P-02-0319 02/01/02 05/02/02 Degussa Corporation (S) Automotive fuel lines (G) Imine modified polyamide
P-02-0320 02/01/02 05/02/02 CBI (S) Tackifying resin for adhesives formulations (G) Polymer of phenol and substituted benzenes
P-02-0321 02/01/02 05/02/02 CBI (S) Raw material for use in fragrances for soaps, detergents, cleaners and other household Products (G) Ethoxy alkene
P-02-0322 02/04/02 05/05/02 Osram Sylvania Products Inc. (G) Chemical intermediate (destructive use) (S) Zinc, [ethandioato(2-)-.kappa.01,.kappa.02]-
P-02-0323 01/29/02 04/29/02 Solutia Inc. (S) Defoamer for water based industrial coatings (G) Modified fatty acid ester
P-02-0324 01/28/02 04/28/02 Lobeco Products, Inc. (G) Coating additive for open, non-dispersive use (G) Naphthalenesulfonic acid, alkyl derivs., sodium salt
P-02-0325 02/01/02 05/02/02 3M (G) Coating (G) Polyurethane prepolymer
P-02-0326 02/05/02 05/06/02 CBI (S) Chemically reacted intermediate (S) Benzenamine, 2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-
P-02-0327 02/05/02 05/06/02 CBI (S) A polyol for making polyurethanes (S) Soybean oil, epoxidized, reaction products with methanol
P-02-0328 02/04/02 05/05/02 Hercules Incorporated (G) Water stable concrete and cement additive; scale control agent for water treatment (G) Acrylate copolymer
P-02-0329 02/05/02 05/06/02 CBI (G) Pigment dispersant (G) Fatty acid polyethyleneimine condensate polymer
P-02-0330 02/05/02 05/06/02 Amfine Chemical Corporation (G) Thickening agent (G) Polyalkylene glycol, alkyl ether, reaction products with diisocyanatoalkane and polyalkylene glycol
P-02-0331 02/05/02 05/06/02 CBI (S) Automotive base coates (S) 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 5-amino-1,3,3-trimethylcyclohexanemethanamine, hexanedioic acid, 1,6-hexanediol, 3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid and 1,1'-methylenebis [4-isocyanatocyclohexane], compd. with n,n-diethylethanamine
P-02-0332 02/05/02 05/06/02 CBI (G) Surface coating resin (G) Epoxy siloxane resin
P-02-0333 02/06/02 05/07/02 Aoc L.L.C. (S) Polyester component for gelcoat resin for spray up of fiberglass reinforced and non-reinforced plastic parts (S) 1,3-isobenzofurandione, hexahydro-, polymer with 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, 2,5-furandione and 1,2-propanediol, 2-ethylhexyl ester
P-02-0334 02/05/02 05/06/02 Solutia Inc. (S) Tire cord adhesion promoter (G) Modified phenolic resin
P-02-0335 02/05/02 05/06/02 CBI (S) Resin for coatings, inks and adhesives (S) 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with n-(1,1-dimethyl-3-oxobutyl)-2-propenamide, ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, ammonium salt
P-02-0336 02/05/02 05/06/02 Wise Technical Marketing, Inc. (S) Anti-corrosive pigment for solvent based paints and coatings (G) Organic complexes comprising alkaline earth metals and phosphates
P-02-0337 02/08/02 05/09/02 CBI (G) Open, non-dispersive use (G) Aromatic alkanoate
P-02-0338 02/11/02 05/12/02 CBI (G) Leather dyestuff (G) Copper azo dye
P-02-0339 02/12/02 05/13/02 CBI (G) Amine synergists for coatings and inks (G) Amino acrylate
P-02-0340 02/11/02 05/12/02 Solutia Inc. (S) Crosslinker for paper coatings (G) Modified melamine formaldehyde resin
P-02-0341 02/11/02 05/12/02 CBI (G) Reaction modifier (G) Partially propoxylated trifunctional polyamine
P-02-0342 02/11/02 05/12/02 Solutia Inc. (S) Curing resin for industrial coatings (G) Polyester resin
P-02-0343 02/11/02 05/12/02 CBI (G) Open, non-dispersive use (G) Aromatic acid diesters
P-02-0344 02/12/02 05/13/02 Daychem Laboratories, Inc. (S) Monomers used for making specialty polymers (S) Silane, trichloro[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-
P-02-0345 02/12/02 05/13/02 CBI (G) Textile lubricant (G) Polyalkoxylated fatty acids
P-02-0346 02/12/02 05/13/02 CBI (G) An open non-dispersive use (G) Alkyd resin
P-02-0347 02/12/02 05/13/02 Custochem, Inc. (S) Fiber lubricant denim finishing (S) Fatty acids, C 16-18 -unsatd., branced and linear, esters with high-boiling C 6-10 alkene hydroformylation Products

In table II, EPA provides the following information (to the extent that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the Notices of Commencement to manufacture received:

Case No. Received Date Commencement/Import Date Chemical
P-00-0341 01/30/02 12/19/01 (G) Urethane acrylate
P-00-0721 01/28/02 11/23/01 (G) Flexible acrylic polymer
P-00-1032 01/30/02 12/20/01 (G) Acrylated silica
P-00-1150 01/24/02 10/27/01 (G) Poly(ester-ether)
P-00-1184 02/06/02 10/25/01 (G) Phenol, polymer with formaldehyde, glycidyl ether, reaction Products with carbomonocylic carboxylic acid and hydroxy alkanoic acid homopolymer
P-01-0062 02/12/02 12/18/01 (G) Substituted bicyclic olefin
P-01-0334 01/30/02 10/24/01 (G) Polyether functional acrylic polymer
P-01-0424 01/28/02 10/11/01 (G) Benzopyranone
P-01-0456 01/25/02 01/22/02 (G) Inorganic layer polymer
P-01-0485 01/28/02 12/04/01 (G) Acrylic solution polymer
P-01-0555 01/25/02 12/26/01 (G) Hexanedioic acid, polymer with 1,4-butanediol, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, oxyalkylpropanoic acid and 5-isocyanato-1-(isocyanatomethyl)-alkylcyclohexane, compounded with triethylamine
P-01-0574 01/24/02 10/16/01 (G) Polycarbonate, polymer with polyester, substituted propanoic acid, a diamine and a diisocyanate, compounded with an amine
P-01-0676 02/05/02 11/07/01 (G) Polyalkoxylated aromatic chromophore
P-01-0680 02/05/02 11/13/01 (G) Polyalkoxylated intermediate
P-01-0689 01/28/02 11/16/01 (G) Substituted alkyl ester acid
P-01-0710 02/05/02 10/14/01 (G) Chromophore substituted polyoxyalkylene
P-01-0712 01/30/02 01/11/02 (G) Chromophore substituted polyoxyalkylene tint
P-01-0720 02/12/02 11/27/01 (G) Acrylic polymer resin
P-01-0729 01/31/02 01/17/02 (G) Aminopolyamide wet strength resin
P-01-0736 02/12/02 01/18/02 (G) Fatty alkylamines, reaction product with sodium chloracetate
P-01-0737 01/23/02 12/18/01 (G) Aminopolyamide
P-01-0757 02/08/02 01/30/02 (G) Alkyl carboxylic acid amine salt
P-01-0760 02/08/02 10/24/01 (G) Tetraisopropyl titanate, polymer with ketone resin and amyl acid phosphate
P-01-0811 01/29/02 11/26/01 (G) Modified hydrogenated rosin
P-01-0847 01/30/02 01/02/02 (G) Styrene, polymer with alky methacrylates and an alkanedioic acid diester
P-01-0865 02/12/02 02/07/02 (G) Ethylene amine aromatic epoxide adduct
P-01-0897 02/05/02 01/02/02 (G) Phosphated polyester
P-01-0898 01/31/02 01/16/02 (G) Grafted mercaptosiloxane(s)
P-01-0899 01/31/02 01/16/02 (G) Grafted mercaptosiloxane(s)
P-01-0935 02/04/02 01/12/02 (G) Aromatic thiophene derivative
P-02-0020 02/01/02 01/12/02 (G) Ester wax
P-02-0033 02/04/02 01/25/02 (G) Sodium salt of methacrylic acid, methylacrylate copolymer
P-98-0101 02/12/02 10/16/01 (S) 7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane-3-carboxylic acid, methyl ester
P-98-1212 01/25/02 01/17/02 (G) N-butyl, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate copolymer
P-99-0256 01/24/02 09/25/01 (G) Phtalic anhydride, polymer with diethyleneglycol, aliphatic alcohol esters
P-99-0621 02/07/02 11/28/01 (G) Isocyanate-functionalized prepolymer

List of Subjects

Environmental protection, Chemicals, Premanufacturer notices.

Dated: March 5, 2002.

Mary Louise Hewlett,

Acting Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.

[FR Doc. 02-6616 Filed 3-18-02; 8:45 am]

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