02-1248. 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 December 1, 2001 to December 22, 2001, consists of the PMNs and TMEs, both 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. 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-51981 and the specific PMN number, must be received on or before February 19, 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-51981 and the specific PMN number in the subject line on the first page of your response.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Barbara Cunningham, Director, Office of Program Management and Evaluation, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (7401), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: [phone]; e-mail address: [e-mail].

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-51981. 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 [phone].

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-51981 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 (7407), 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 [phone].

3. Electronically. You may submit your comments electronically by e-mail to: “[e-mail],” 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-51981 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 December 1, 2001 to December 22, 2001, consists of the PMNs and TMEs, both 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 and TMEs

This status report identifies the PMNs and TMEs, both 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. 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.

I. 73 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 12/01/01 to 12/22/01

Case No.	Received Date	Projected Notice End Date	Manufacturer/Importer	Use	Chemical
P-02-0111	12/04/01	03/04/02	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive use	(G) Aromatic acid diesters
P-02-0112	12/04/01	03/04/02	Dow Corning Corporation	(S) Powder coating additive	(G) Amidosiloxane
P-02-0113	12/03/01	03/03/02	CBI	(G) Ingredients for use in consumer products: highly dispersive use	(G) Alkoxy alkyl ester
P-02-0114	12/03/01	03/03/02	CBI	(S) Aqueous dispersion of polymer for leather finishing	(G) Polymer of alkyl substituted propenoic acid and propenamide with alkyl acrylate
P-02-0115	12/04/01	03/04/02	Dow Corning Corporation	(S) Chemical intermediate	(G) N,n′-alkylenebis(alkenamide)
P-02-0116	12/04/01	03/04/02	Dow Corning Corporation	(S) Chemical intermediate	(G) N,n′-alkylenebis(alkenamide)
P-02-0117	12/03/01	03/03/02	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive use	(G) Aromatic alkanoate
P-02-0118	12/04/01	03/04/02	CBI	(S) Pressure sensitive adhesive	(G) Acrylic copolymer
P-02-0119	12/04/01	03/04/02	Shin-ETSU Microsi, Inc.	(S) Flame-ratardant for plastics, thermoplastics and resins	(G) Phosphazene
P-02-0120	12/04/01	03/04/02	CBI	(G) Emulsifier	(G) Polyalkyleneamine
P-02-0121	12/04/01	03/04/02	Hanse Chemie USA, Inc.	(S) Flexibilisation of epoxy resins	(S) Siloxanes and silicones, di-me, hydrogen-terminated, reaction products with bisphenol a diglycidyl ether and 10-undecenoic acid
P-02-0122	12/05/01	03/05/02	CBI	(S) Reactive dyestuff for coloring cellulosic fibers	(G) Sodium salt of a disubstituted diazo-amino-hydroxy-naphthalenedisulfonic acid
P-02-0123	12/06/01	03/06/02	CIBA Specialty Chem.Corp., Colors Division	(G) Textile dye	(G) Anthracenesulfonic acid, amino[[[[[[(alkenylsulfonyl)alkyl] substituted phenyl ]amino]-substituted 1,3,5-triazin]amino]-alkyl-substituted phenyl]amino]-9,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxo-, disodium salt
P-02-0124	12/05/01	03/05/02	Hercules Incorporated	(G) A performance additive in sizing emulsions (i.e. promoter resins) used in papermaking process	(G) Aminoacrylic polymer
P-02-0125	12/05/01	03/05/02	Hercules Incorporated	(G) Destructive use (chemical intermediate)	(G) Dialkylamine hydrochloride salt
P-02-0126	12/05/01	03/05/02	Gateway Additive Company	(S) Cutting oils; industrial lubricants; metalworking fluids, soluble oil	(G) Polymer ester of mono and dibasic acids
P-02-0127	12/06/01	03/06/02	International Flavors and Fragrances, Inc.	(S) Raw material for use in fragrances for soaps, detergents, cleaners and other household products	(S) 3-mercaptohexyl acetate
P-02-0128	12/06/01	03/06/02	CBI	(G) Resin (open, non-dispersive use)	(G) Polyester type polyurethane resin
P-02-0129	12/06/01	03/06/02	CBI	(G) Resin (open, non-dispersive use)	(G) Organopolysiloxane containing carboxylic acid
P-02-0130	12/07/01	03/07/02	CBI	(G) Component in industrial product used in consumer products, dispersive use	(S) 4-formylphenylboronic acid*
P-02-0131	12/06/01	03/06/02	CBI	(G) Resin (open, non-dispersive use)	(G) Methacrylate and maleimide copolymer
P-02-0132	12/07/01	03/07/02	CBI	(G) Chemical intermediate	(G) Benzenediacetic acid derivative
P-02-0133	12/07/01	03/07/02	CBI	(G) Chemical intermediate	(G) Benzofuranone derivative
P-02-0134	12/07/01	03/07/02	CBI	(G) This substance in combination with other proprietary additives result in a mixture of components which collectively have unique antistatic properties	(G) Trineoalkoxy amino zirconate
P-02-0135	12/07/01	03/07/02	BASF Corporation	(S) Aprotic solvent	(S) 2(1h)-pyrimidinone, tetrahydro-1,3-dimethyl-
P-02-0136	12/07/01	03/07/02	CBI	(S) Film coating	(G) Polyester polyurethane
P-02-0137	12/10/01	03/10/02	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive (plastic)	(G) Modified abs
P-02-0138	12/07/01	03/07/02	CBI	(G) This substance in combination with other proprietary additives result in a mixture of components which collectively have unique antistatic properties.	(G) Trineoalkoxy sulfonyl zirconate
P-02-0139	12/10/01	03/10/02	CBI	(S) Aqueous dispersion of polymer for leather finishing	(G) Polymer of substituted propenoic acid, propenamide and propenoic esters
P-02-0140	12/10/01	03/10/02	CBI	(G) Resin coating	(G) Acrylic copolymer polyurethane dispersion
P-02-0141	12/10/01	03/10/02	CBI	(G) Petroleum lubricant additive	(G) Polyalkenylbenzene sulfonate
P-02-0142	12/10/01	03/10/02	CBI	(G) Resin coating	(G) Urethane acrylate
P-02-0143	12/10/01	03/10/02	UBE America Inc.	(S) Raw material of polyurethane	(S) 1,3-dioxolan-2-one, polymer with 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and 1,6-hexanediol
P-02-0144	12/11/01	03/11/02	CBI	(G) Plastics additive	(G) Chromophore substituted polyoxyalkylene
P-02-0145	12/11/01	03/11/02	CBI	(G) Plastics additive	(G) Chromophore substituted polyoxyalkylene
P-02-0146	12/11/01	03/11/02	Arteva Specialties S.A.R.L. d/b/a Kosa	(S) Structural material for production of textile fibers	(G) Modified polyester
P-02-0147	12/11/01	03/11/02	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive use.	(G) Acrylic resin
P-02-0148	12/11/01	03/11/02	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive use.	(G) Polyester resin
P-02-0149	12/11/01	03/11/02	CBI	(S) Raw material for use in fragrances for soaps, detergents, cleaners and other household products	(G) Alkyl octanal
P-02-0150	12/12/01	03/12/02	CBI	(G) Flocculant	(G) N-substituted-2-methyl-2-propenamide, polymer with 2-propenoic acid, sodium salt
P-02-0151	12/12/01	03/12/02	CBI	(G) Flocculant	(G) N-substituted-2-methyl-2-propenamide, polymer with 2-methyl-2-propenoic acid and 2-propenoic acid, sodium salt
P-02-0152	12/12/01	03/12/02	CBI	(G) Flocculant	(G) N-substituted-2-methyl-2-propenamide, polymer with 2-propenamide and 2-propenoic acid, sodium salt
P-02-0153	12/12/01	03/12/02	CBI	(G) Flocculant	(G) N-substituted-2-methyl-2-propenamide, polymer with 2-methyl-2-propenoic acid,2-propenamide and 2-propenoic acid, sodium salt
P-02-0154	12/11/01	03/11/02	Arch Chemicals, Inc.	(S) Component in a photoresist formulation to be used in the manufacture of semiconductor and related devices.	(G) Derivatized ethoxylated polystyrene resin
P-02-0155	12/11/01	03/11/02	CBI	(G) Acrylic polymer for use in a coating application	(G) Copolymer of alkyl acrylates and alkyl methacrylates
P-02-0156	12/12/01	03/12/02	CBI	(G) Additive in composites	(G) Metallic dimethacrylate
P-02-0157	12/13/01	03/13/02	CBI	(G) Machine seals	(G) Polyurethane-poly carbonate polymer
P-02-0158	12/13/01	03/13/02	CBI	(G) Open non-dispersive use	(G) Polyacrylic resin, based on methyl methacrylate
P-02-0159	12/13/01	03/13/02	GE Silicones	(G) Release additive	(G) Silane hydrolyzate
P-02-0160	12/13/01	03/13/02	CBI	(S) Agricultural dispersant	(G) Aklylated naphthalenesulfonate-formaldehyde condensate, sodium salt
P-02-0161	12/14/01	03/14/02	CBI	(G) Flame-retardant	(G) Copolymer
P-02-0162	12/13/01	03/13/02	CBI	(G) Paper sizing agent	(G) Cyclohexene-carboxylic acid, [(di-propenylamino]carbonyl]-, reaction products with pentafluoroiodoethane-tetrafluoroethylene telomer
P-02-0163	12/13/01	03/13/02	CMP Coatings, Inc.	(S) Binder polymer in paints	(G) Acrylate copolymer
P-02-0164	12/14/01	03/14/02	Amfine chemical Corporation	(G) Thickening agent	(G) Polyalkylene glycol, alkyl ether, reaction products with diisocyanatoalkane and polyalkylene glycol
P-02-0165	12/13/01	03/13/02	Image Polymers Company	(S) Toner binder	(G) Urethane-modified polyester resin
P-02-0166	12/14/01	03/14/02	CBI	(G) Open non-dispersive(resin)	(G) Amino polyester
P-02-0167	12/14/01	03/14/02	Valence Technology, Inc.	(G) Electrode material	(G) Lithium metal phosphate
P-02-0168	12/18/01	03/18/02	CBI	(G) Binder resin	(G) Acrylic polyol
P-02-0169	12/17/01	03/17/02	CBI	(G) Energy curable compounds	(G) Polyester acrylate oligomer
P-02-0170	12/17/01	03/17/02	CBI	(G) Energy curable compounds	(G) Polyester acrylate oligomer
P-02-0171	12/18/01	03/18/02	CBI	(S) Flame retardant in polyamides, epoxy, or polyester	(G) Organophosphorous salt
P-02-0172	12/18/01	03/18/02	CBI	(G) Adhesive component	(G) Aromatic polyester polyol
P-02-0173	12/19/01	03/19/02	Quest International Fragrances Co.	(S) Fragrance ingredient	(S) N-ethyl-n-(3-methylphenyl) propionamide*
P-02-0174	12/19/01	03/19/02	CBI	(G) Mold release agent	(G) 1,2,3-propanetriol, homopolymer, derivative
P-02-0175	12/20/01	03/20/02	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive (resin)	(G) Amine-accelerated, unsaturated polyester resin
P-02-0176	12/21/01	03/21/02	Lithchem, International	(G) Contained use in sealed battery components	(G) Dialkyl carbonate; carbonate diester
P-02-0177	12/21/01	03/21/02	CIBA Specialty Chemicals Corporation	(G) Textile dye	(G) Naphthalene disulfonicacid,azo substituted phenyl disodium salt, reaction products with halo triazin amino substituted phenyl sulfonyl compound
P-02-0178	12/21/01	03/21/02	Xerox Corporation	(G) Destructive use (site limited intermediate)	(G) Alkyl aryl phthalonitrile ether
P-02-0180	12/21/01	03/21/02	CBI	(S) Surfactant for use in lubricants	(S) Alcohols, C9-11, ethers with polyethylene glycol mono-me ether
P-02-0181	12/21/01	03/21/02	CBI	(G) Component of coating with open use	(G) Epoxy functional styrenated methacrylate
P-02-0185	12/21/01	03/21/02	CBI	(G) Ink additive	(G) Aluminum chelate compound
P-02-0186	12/21/01	03/21/02	CBI	(G) Ink additive	(G) Aluminum chelate compound
P-02-0190	12/21/01	03/21/02	Prc-desoto international, a ppg industries Company	(S) Polymer for adhesives and sealants; intermediate for production of blend polymer	(G) Mercaptan terminated polyether polymer

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

II. 3 Test Marketing Exemption Notices Received From: 12/01/01 to 12/22/01

Case No.	Received Date	Projected Notice End Date	Manufacturer/Importer	Use	Chemical
T-02-0004	12/06/01	01/20/02	CBI	(G) Intermediate	(G) Disubstituted heteropolycyclic carboxylic acid, alkyl ester
T-02-0005	12/06/01	01/20/02	CBI	(G) Intermediate	(G) Halogenated alkanesulfonic acid ester
T-02-0006	12/06/01	01/20/02	CBI	(G) Coating component	(G) Ester of a disubstituted heteropolycyclic carboxylic acid

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

III. 23 Notices of Commencement From: 12/01/01 to 12/22/01

Case No.	Received Date	Commencement/Import Date	Chemical
P-00-0428	12/03/01	10/16/01	(G) Hydrolyzed alkoxysilane
P-01-0069	12/18/01	11/19/01	(G) Substitute naphtalene derivatives
P-01-0160	12/04/01	10/24/01	(G) Polymer dispersion of aromatic isocyanate, aliphatic polyols, and aliphatic amines
P-01-0190	12/11/01	10/19/01	(G) Polyester acrylate
P-01-0339	12/06/01	08/25/01	(S) 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,3-diisocyanatomethylbenzene, 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, hexanedioic acid and alpha,alpha'-[(1-methylethylidene)di-4,1-phenylene]bis[omega-hydroxypoly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)]], benzoate
P-01-0425	12/04/01	11/19/01	(G) Substituted zirconate ester
P-01-0460	12/20/01	11/12/01	(G) Chromate, bis[[[substituted [[[hydroxynaphthalenyl)azo]phenyl]sulfonyl] amino]heterocycle]azo]-(hydroxynitrobenzene sulfonato)], - mixed salts
P-01-0537	12/20/01	11/25/01	(G) Epoxy novolac acrylate carboxylate
P-01-0538	12/11/01	10/31/01	(G) Epoxy novolac acrylate
P-01-0539	12/14/01	11/18/01	(G) Epoxy novolac acrylate carboxylate
P-01-0575	12/18/01	12/14/01	(G) Arylazo substituted sulfonated naphthalene compound
P-01-0632	12/10/01	12/04/01	(G) Epoxy isocyanate copolymer
P-01-0650	12/18/01	12/04/01	(G) Epoxy acrylate
P-01-0662	12/05/01	11/05/01	(G) Acrylate polymer
P-01-0684	12/18/01	12/07/01	(G) Phenolic sulfone reaction products
P-01-0716	12/06/01	11/09/01	(G) Polyurea
P-01-0717	12/19/01	11/08/01	(S) Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-sulfo-omega-(2-propenyloxy)-, ammonium salt
P-01-0726	12/07/01	10/29/01	(G) Fluoroalkyl substituted siloxanes
P-01-0734	12/06/01	11/15/01	(G) Polyamide
P-01-0775	12/05/01	11/21/01	(G) Organic zirconium compound
P-01-0876	12/17/01	12/07/01	(G) Imidazole phosphate salt
P-01-0886	12/18/01	12/13/01	(G) Polyester acrylate
P-96-0662	12/11/01	10/23/01	(G) Hydroxy acrylic resin

List of Subjects

• Environmental protection
• Chemicals
• Premanufacturer notices

Dated: January 4, 2002.

Deborah A. Williams,

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