98-560. TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 6 (Friday, January 9, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 1464]
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[FR Doc No: 98-560]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPTS-44645; FRL-5763-9]


TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's receipt of test data on n-amyl 
acetate (CAS No. 628-63-7), and alkyl glycidyl ether (CAS No. 120547-
52-6). These data were submitted pursuant to enforceable testing 
consent agreements/orders issued by EPA under section 4 of the Toxic 
Substances Control Act (TSCA). Publication of this notice is in 
compliance with section 4(d) of TSCA.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan B. Hazen, Director, 
Environmental Assistance Division (7408), Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. E-543B, 401 
M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460, [phone], TDD [phone]; 
e-mail: [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under 40 CFR 790.60, all TSCA section 4 
enforceable consent agreements/orders must contain a statement that 
results of testing conducted pursuant to testing enforceable consent 
agreements/orders will be announced to the public in accordance with 
procedures specified in section 4(d) of TSCA.

I. Test Data Submissions

    Test data for n-amyl acetate were submitted by RegNet Environmental 
Services on behalf of Union Carbide Corporation pursuant to a TSCA 
section 4 enforceable testing consent agreement/order at 40 CFR 
799.5000. EPA received the data on October 29, 1997. The submission 
includes a final report entitled ``A 13-Week Inhalation Neurotoxicity 
Study By Whole-Body Exposure of n-Amyl Acetate Vapor in the Albino 
Rat.'' This chemical is primarily used as a solvent for nitrocellulose 
lacquers and paints. Other large uses are as extraction solvents in 
penicillin manufacture and electrostatic spray coatings for 
automobiles. Miscellaneous uses include a solvent in photographic film, 
leather polishes, dry cleaning preparations, and as a flavoring agent.
    Test data for alkyl glycidyl ether were submitted by The Society of 
the Plastics Industry, Inc. Epoxy Resin Systems Alkyl Glycidyl Ether 
Task Force. The following companies comprise the Task Force: Air 
Products and Chemicals Inc.; Callaway Chemical Company; Ciba-Geigy 
Corporation; CVC Specialty Chemicals; and Shell Chemical Company. The 
submission includes three final reports entitled (1) ``Alkyl Glycidyl 
Ether: 2-Week Range Finding and 13-Week Repeated Dose Dermal Toxicity 
Study in Fischer 344 Rats, (2) ``A Dermal Developmental Toxicity 
Screening Study of Alkyl Glycidyl Ethers in Rats,'' and (3) ``Bacterial 
Reverse Mutation Assay with an Independent Repeat Assay.'' These 
reports were submitted in accordance with a TSCA section 4 enforceable 
testing consent agreement/order at 40 CFR 799.5000. The first two 
reports were received by EPA on November 12, 1977 and the third report 
was received by EPA on November 18, 1997. This chemical is used as an 
epoxy resin additive and as a modifier for other epoxides in flooring 
and adhesives.
    EPA has initiated its review and evaluation process for this data 
submission. At this time, the Agency is unable to provide any 
determination as to the completeness of the submission.

II. Public Record

    EPA has established a public record for this TSCA section 4(d) 
receipt of data notice (docket number OPPTS-44645). This record 
includes copies of all studies reported in this notice. The record is 
available for inspection from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except legal holidays, in the TSCA Nonconfidential Information Center 
(also known as the TSCA Public Docket Office), Rm. B-607 Northeast 
Mall, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Requests for documents 
should be sent in writing to: Environmental Protection Agency, TSCA 
Nonconfidential Information Center (7407), 401 M St., SW., Washington, 
DC 20460 or fax: [phone] or e-mail: [e-mail].
    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Test data.

    Dated: December 22, 1997.

Charles M. Auer,

Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics.

[FR Doc. 98-560 Filed 1-8-98; 8:45 am]
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