00-28716. 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 September 11, 2000 to September 29, 2000, 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. The “S” and “G” that precede the chemical names denote whether the chemical idenity is specific or generic.

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-51954 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-51954. 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-51954 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 East Tower Rm. G-099, Waterside Mall, 401 M St., SW., 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-51954 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 September 11, 2000 to September 29, 2000, 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

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.

Table I. 54 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 09/11/00 to 09/29/00

Case No.	Received Date	Projected Notice End Date	Manufacturer/Importer	Use	Chemical
P-00-1179	09/11/00	12/10/00	CBI	(G) Elastomeric tires	(G) 4,4′mdi prepolymer with aliphatic glycol
P-00-1180	09/13/00	12/12/00	3M Company	(S) Chemical intermediate	(G) Polyurethane acrylate copolymer
P-00-1181	09/14/00	12/13/00	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive use	(G) Silated urethane polymer
P-00-1182	09/14/00	12/13/00	Vantico Inc. Polymer Specialties	(S) Epoxy curing agent	(G) Propanoic acid, compds. with bisphenol a-an epoxy resin-epichlorohydrin-ethylenediamine-polyethylene glycol polymer-glycidyl o-tolyl ether reaction products
P-00-1183	09/15/00	12/14/00	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive (resin)	(G) Aliphatic polyurethane resin
P-00-1184	09/15/00	12/14/00	Inx International Ink Company	(G) Dispersing agent	(G) Phenol, polymer with formaldehyde, glycidyl ether, reaction products with carbomonocylic carboxylic acid and hydroxy alkanoic acid homopolymer
P-00-1185	09/18/00	12/17/00	CBI	(G) Polymeric photoinitiator	(G) 2,5-furandione, telomer with ethenylbenzene and (1-methylethyl)benzene, aralkyl 4-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]butyl ester, ammonium salt
P-00-1186	09/18/00	12/17/00	CBI	(G) Polymeric photoinitiator	(G) 2,5-furanedione, telomer with ethenylbenzene and (1-methylethyl)benzene, aralkyl 2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]ethyl ester, ammonium salt
P-00-1187	09/11/00	12/10/00	Aventis Cropscience USA LP	(S) Use as a herbicide safener in formulated pesticide products	(S) 3-isoxazolecarboxylic acid, 4,5-dihydro-5,5-diphenyl-, ethyl ester
P-00-1188	09/18/00	12/17/00	CBI	(G) Printing ink resin	(G) Poly(oxyalkylene)bis(2-maleimidoacetate)
P-00-1189	09/18/00	12/17/00	CIBA Specialty Chemicals Corporation	(S) Photoacid generator for resists in semiconductor and display mfg.	(G) Aromatic thiophene derivative
P-00-1190	09/19/00	12/18/00	CBI	(S) Specialty polymer	(G) Glycidyl substituted bicyclic olefin
P-00-1191	09/19/00	12/18/00	CBI	(G) Open non-dispersive (resin)	(G) Blocked polyisocyanate
P-00-1192	09/20/00	12/19/00	CBI	(G) Rubber elastomer for tires, wheels, rolls and other specialty urethane applications	(G) Toluene diisocyanate terminated polyether polyol
P-00-1193	09/18/00	12/17/00	Clariant Corporation	(G) Destructive end-use	(G) Telogen, telomer with alkenes and alkenyl acetate
P-00-1194	09/18/00	12/17/00	Clariant Corporation	(G) Destructive end-use	(G) Telogen, telomer with alkenes and alkenyl acetate
P-00-1195	09/20/00	12/19/00	Basf Corporation	(S) Basic dye for complex basic dye pigment manufacture	(S) 9-(2-(ethoxycarbonyl)phenyl)-3,6-bis(ethylamino)-2,7-dimethylxanthylium ethyl sulfate
P-00-1196	09/21/00	12/20/00	CBI	(G) Polyurethane adhesive	(G) Polyurethane polymer
P-00-1197	09/21/00	12/20/00	CBI	(S) Additive	(G) Alkohol alkoxylate
P-00-1198	09/21/00	12/20/00	CBI	(S) Additive	(G) Alkohol alkoxylate
P-00-1199	09/22/00	12/21/00	BP Amoco Chemical Company	(S) Polymer for improved gas barrier in multi- and single layer food container applications	(G) Polyester copolymer
P-00-1200	09/22/00	12/21/00	BP Amoco Chemical Company	(S) Polymer for improved gas barrier in multi- and single layer food container applications	(G) Polyester copolymer
P-00-1201	09/22/00	12/21/00	BP Amoco Chemical Company	(S) Polymer for improved gas barrier in multi- and single layer food container applications	(G) Polyester copolymer
P-00-1202	09/22/00	12/21/00	BP Amoco Chemical Company	(S) Polymer for improved gas barrier in multi- and single layer food container applications	(G) Polyester copolymer
P-00-1203	09/22/00	12/21/00	Dainippon Ink and Chemicals, Inc.	(S) Binder for water-base coatings	(G) Polysiloxane-acrylic hybrid resin
P-00-1204	09/22/00	12/21/00	Dainippon Ink and Chemicals, Inc.	(S) Binder for water-base coatings	(G) Polysiloxane-acrylic hybrid resin
P-00-1205	09/25/00	12/24/00	CBI	(G) Intermediate in manufacture of aqueous dye	(G) 6-methoxy-1h-benz[de]isoquinoline-2[3h]-dione derivative
P-00-1206	09/25/00	12/24/00	CBI	(G) Intermediate in manufacture of aqueous dye	(G) 6-chloro-1h-benz[de]isoquinoline-2[3h]-dione derivative
P-00-1207	09/25/00	12/24/00	CBI	(G) Aqueous dye	(G) 6-methoxy-1h-benz[de]isoquinoline-2[3h]-dione derivative
P-00-1208	09/25/00	12/24/00	Rhodia, Inc./formerly Albright & wilson	(S) Viscosity index for improver; hydraulic and gear oils;viscosity index improvers; for shock absorber fluids and other special hydraulics;pour point depressants for hydraulic and gear oils	(S) 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl, decyl ester, polymer with dodecyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, hexadecyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, hexyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, octadecyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, octyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate and tetradecyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
P-00-1209	9/25/00	12/24/00	CBI	(G) Chemical intermediate	(G) Aromatic hydrocarbon
P-00-1210	09/25/00	12/24/00	BASF Corporation	(S) Processing aid for leather finishing	(S) Alkenes, c12-24, hydroformylation products, distillation residues
P-00-1211	09/25/00	12/24/00	H.B. Fuller Company	(S) Window assembly adhesive;volumes are a total for all substances combined	(G) Polyester isocyanate prepolymer
P-00-1212	09/25/00	12/24/00	H.B. Fuller Company	(S) Window assembly adhesive;volumes are a total for all substances combined	(G) Polyester isocyanate prepolymer
P-00-1213	09/25/00	12/24/00	H.B. Fuller Company	(S) Window assembly adhesive;volumes are a total for all substances combined	(G) Polyester isocyanate prepolymer
P-00-1214	09/25/00	12/24/00	H.B. Fuller Company	(S) Window assembly adhesive;volumes are a total for all substances combined	(G) Polyester isocyanate prepolymer
P-00-1215	09/22/00	12/21/00	CBI	(G) Multipurpose adhesive;open, nondispersive use;laminating adhesive; open nondispersive use	(G) Polyurethane prepolymer;polyurethane adh.
P-00-1216	09/25/00	12/24/00	Oakite products, Inc. (owned by chemetall gmbh)	(S) Surface layer adhesive for preparing aluminum, magnesium, zinc and steel	(S) Phosphonic acid, 1,12-dodecanediylbis-
P-00-1217	09/27/00	12/26/00	CBI	(S) Raw material used in a photoresist formulation	(G) Diaryliodonium salt
P-00-1218	09/27/00	12/26/00	CBI	(G) Crosslinking agent	(G) Aminosilanol polymer
P-00-1219	09/27/00	12/26/00	CBI	(G) Acrylic binder	(G) Acrylic polymer
P-00-1220	09/27/00	12/26/00	Summit Specialty Chemicals Corporation	(G) Electric molding	(G) Phenol-biphenyl polymer condensate
P-00-1221	09/28/00	12/27/00	CBI	(G) Monomer	(G) Modified vegetable oil
P-00-1222	09/28/00	12/27/00	CBI	(G) Monomer	(G) Modified vegetable oil
P-00-1223	09/28/00	12/27/00	CBI	(G) Monomer	(G) Modified vegetable oil
P-00-1224	09/29/00	12/28/00	CBI	(S) For oem & industrial coatings	(G) Carbamated diol
P-00-1225	09/29/00	12/28/00	Dystar L. P.	(S) Dyestuff for the coloration of cellulose	(G) 1,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 2-[[substitutedamino]-5-hydroxy-6-[(4-methyl-2-sulfophenyl]azo]-, salt
P-00-1226	09/28/00	12/27/00	Dystar L. P.	(S) Dyestuff for the coloration of cellulose	(G) 1,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 2-substitutedamino]-5-hydroxy-6-[(4-methyl-2-sulfophenyl)azo]-, salt
P-00-1227	09/27/00	12/26/00	CBI	(S) Clarifying agent and nucleating agent for plastic articles	(G) 12h-dibenzo[d,g][1,3,2]dioxaphosphocin, aluminum deriv.
P-00-1228	09/27/00	12/26/00	CBI	(G) Additive for plastic film in packaging applications	(G) Substituted benzophenone
P-00-1229	09/18/00	12/17/00	CBI	(S) Polymer used in automotive primers	(G) Acrylic copolymer
P-00-1230	09/29/00	12/28/00	P N Solution	(G) Intermediate for melamine phosphate	(G) Substituted melamine
P-00-1231	09/29/00	12/28/00	P N Solution	(G) Intermediate for urea phosphate	(G) Substituted urea
P-00-1232	09/29/00	12/28/00	P N Solution	(S) Flame retardant for polymers;flame retardant for coatings	(G) Substituted melamine phosphate
P-00-1233	09/29/00	12/28/00	P N Solution	(S) Flame retardant for polymers;flame retardant for coatings	(G) Substituted urea phosphate

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:

Table II. 35 Notices of Commencement From: 09/11/00 to 09/29/00

Case No.	Received Date	Commencement/Import Date	Chemical
P-00-0089	09/25/00	08/29/00	(G) Alkyl methacrylate, alkylaminoalkylmethacrylamide copolymer
P-00-0235	09/21/00	09/01/00	(G) Urethane prepolymer
P-00-0274	09/22/00	09/20/00	(G) Amine-salted polyester resin
P-00-0275	09/22/00	09/20/00	(G) Amine-salted polyester resin
P-00-0330	09/21/00	09/18/00	(S) Oxirane, [[[(1r,2s,5r)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl]oxy]methyl]-
P-00-0352	09/19/00	09/01/00	(G) Organic disulfide
P-00-0391	09/19/00	08/30/00	(G) Propanenitrile, 3,3'-[[4-[[2-substituted-4-nitro-6-(trihalomethyl)phenyl]azo]phenyl]imino]bis-
P-00-0426	09/20/00	08/21/00	(G) Inorganic acid reaction product, with alkaline flouride metal salts
P-00-0445	09/26/00	09/12/00	(G) Polyester polyol
P-00-0446	09/26/00	09/15/00	(G) Polyester polyol
P-00-0488	09/21/00	09/01/00	(G) Crosslinked polymethylsiloxane
P-00-0528	09/15/00	08/18/00	(G) Alkali salts of aryl carboxylates
P-00-0588	09/25/00	09/07/00	(G) Ketoxime blocked ppdi/polyether prepolymers
P-00-0611	09/12/00	08/05/00	(S) Hexanedioic acid, polymer with 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol and 1,2-propanediol, isononyl ester
P-00-0612	09/12/00	08/05/00	(S) Hexanedioic acid, polymer with 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol and 3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylpropanoic acid, isononyl ester
P-00-0723	09/26/00	09/18/00	(G) Acrylic polymer
P-00-0730	09/19/00	09/07/00	(G) Polyester urethane
P-00-0731	09/27/00	08/16/00	(S) Phosphonium, ethyltris(4-methylphenyl)-, acetate
P-00-0804	09/20/00	08/29/00	(G) Aliphatic dialdehyde
P-00-0805	09/20/00	08/29/00	(G) Aliphatic dialdehyde
P-00-0807	09/26/00	08/28/00	(G) Substituted cycloalkyl heterocyclic derivative
P-00-0825	09/11/00	08/23/00	(G) Azo dyestuff
P-00-0828	09/29/00	09/08/00	(S) 2,4(1h,3h)-pyrimidinedione, 6-amino-1,3-dimethyl-
P-00-0835	09/14/00	08/23/00	(G) Substituted picolinate
P-00-0845	09/19/00	08/24/00	(G) Epoxy nitrile rubber amine adduct
P-00-0851	09/25/00	08/24/00	(G) C.i. solvent blue 38
P-00-0853	09/25/00	08/24/00	(G) C.i. solvent blue 37
P-00-0863	09/26/00	09/21/00	(G) Carboxylic acid, polymer with 1,2-ethanediol, 2,5-furandione and alicyclic compound
P-96-0840	09/15/00	08/28/00	(S) Dl-alanine, n,n-bis(carbooxymethyl)-, trisodium salt
P-97-0386	09/25/00	09/11/00	(G) Polyvinyl fluoride copolymer
P-98-0694	09/19/00	08/22/00	(G) Modified isocyanic acid, polymethylenepolyphenylene ester
P-99-0682	09/20/00	09/12/00	(S) 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane
P-99-0752	09/18/00	08/23/00	(G) Sulfonated copper phthalocyanine, substituted with aromatic sulfonamid, sodium salt
P-99-1024	09/19/00	08/24/00	(G) Unsaturated polyester
P-99-1100	09/19/00	08/29/00	(G) N,N-dimethylethanolamine salt of an oilfree, saturated polyester containing urethane groups

List of Subjects

• Environmental protection
• Chemicals
• Premanufacturer notices

Dated: October 24, 2000.

 Deborah A. Williams,

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