01-4880. 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 10, 2001 to January 26, 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.

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-51964 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-51964. The official record consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received during an applicable comment period, any test data submitted by the manufacturer/importer 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, 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-51964 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-51964 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 10, 2001 to January 26, 2001, 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. 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. 68 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 01/10/01 to 01/26/01

Case No.	Received Date	Projected Notice End Date	Manufacturer/Importer	Use	Chemical
P-01-0245	01/10/01	04/10/01	Ashland Inc.	(G) Defoamer	(G) Mixture of oxygenated hydrocarbons
P-01-0246	01/10/01	04/10/01	CBI	(G) Binder resin for graphic arts coatings	(G) 1,3-isobenzofurandione, polymer with triol and 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol, 2-propenoate
P-01-0247	01/10/01	04/10/01	Reichhold, Inc.	(S) Primer coatings and flooring	(G) Reaction product of aliphatic amines with fatty acids, phthalic anhydride and epoxide oligomers
P-01-0248	01/10/01	04/10/01	Arizona Chemical	(S) Tackifying resin for adhesive formulations	(S) Terpenes and terpenoids, turpentine-oil, alpha -pinene fraction, polymers with 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl) cyclohexene
P-01-0249	01/10/01	04/10/01	CBI	(G) Water pickup additive	(S) Boric acid (h3bo3), mixed 2-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl and 3,6,9,12-tetraoxatridec-1-yl triesters
P-01-0250	01/11/01	04/11/01	Eastman Kodak Company	(G) Chemical intermediate, destructive use	(G) Substituted sulfonyl alkanoic acid ester
P-01-0251	01/11/01	04/11/01	Eastman Kodak Company	(G) Chemical intermediate, destructive use	(G) Aromatic substituted alkanoic acid derivative
P-01-0252	01/16/01	04/16/01	3M Company	(S) Chemical intermediate	(G) Substituted guanidine
P-01-0253	01/16/01	04/16/01	3M Company	(G) Paper coating additive	(G) Modified vinylpyridine
P-01-0254	01/16/01	04/16/01	Dainippon Ink and Chemicals, Inc.	(S) Uv curable resin for glass fiber coatings	(G) Epoxy urethane acrylate
P-01-0255	01/16/01	04/16/01	Reichhold, Inc.	(S) Fiber bonding	(G) Acrylic-modified cationic styrene butadiene polymer
P-01-0256	01/16/01	04/16/01	H.B. Fuller Company	(S) Epoxy resin curing agent	(G) Polymeric amine
P-01-0257	01/16/01	04/16/01	H.B. Fuller Company	(S) Intermediate polyol for manufacture of moisture-cure adhesives	(G) Polymeric amine
P-01-0258	01/16/01	04/16/01	H.B. Fuller Company	(S) Epoxy resin curing agent	(G) Polymeric amine
P-01-0259	01/16/01	04/16/01	H.B. Fuller Company	(S) Epoxy resin curing agent	(G) Polymeric amine
P-01-0260	01/16/01	04/16/01	H.B. Fuller Company	(S) Epoxy resin curing agent	(G) Polymeric amine
P-01-0261	01/16/01	04/16/01	H.B. Fuller Company	(S) Epoxy resin curing agent	(G) Polymeric amine
P-01-0262	01/16/01	04/16/01	Westvaco Corporation - Chemical division	(S) Hydrocarbon resin for lithographic Inks	(G) Distillates (petroleum), steam-cracked, polymers with light steam-cracked petroleum conc. and tall oil fatty acid
P-01-0263	01/16/01	04/16/01	Westvaco Corporation - Chemical division	(S) Hydrocarbon resin for lithographic Inks	(G) Distillates (petroleum), steam-cracked, polymers with light steam-cracked petroleum naphtha and tall oil fatty acid
P-01-0264	01/16/01	04/16/01	Westvaco Corporation - Chemical division	(S) Hydrocarbon resin for lithographic Inks	(G) Distillates (petroleum), steam-cracked, polymers with cyclic hydrocarbons and tall oil fatty acid
P-01-0265	01/16/01	04/16/01	Westvaco Corporation - Chemical division	(S) Hydrocarbon resin for lithographic Inks	(G) Distillates (petroleum), steam-cracked, polymers with light steam-cracked petroleum conc.
P-01-0266	01/16/01	04/16/01	Westvaco Corporation - Chemical division	(S) Hydrocarbon resin for lithographic Inks	(G) Distillates (petroleum), steam-cracked, polymers with light steam-cracked petroleum naphtha
P-01-0267	01/16/01	04/16/01	Westvaco Corporation - Chemical division	(S) Hydrocarbon resin for lithographic Inks	(G) Distillates (petroleum), steam-cracked, polymers with cyclic hydrocarbons
P-01-0268	01/17/01	04/17/01	Solutia Inc.	(S) Binder for industrial coatings	(G) Modified polybutanediol dispersion
P-01-0269	01/17/01	04/17/01	CBI	(G) Crude-oil gelling agent for oil well fracturing	(G) Aluminum, mixed organic salts
P-01-0270	01/17/01	04/17/01	CBI	(G) Crude-oil gelling agent for oil well fracturing	(G) Aluminum, mixed organic salts
P-01-0271	01/17/01	04/17/01	Solutia Inc.	(S) Wet strengthening of industrial paper	(G) Modified melamine formaldehyde resin
P-01-0272	01/16/01	04/16/01	CBI	(G) Surfactant	(G) Alkylarylpolyether
P-01-0273	01/16/01	04/16/01	CBI	(G) Surfactant	(G) Alkylarylpolyether salt
P-01-0274	01/16/01	04/16/01	CBI	(G) Surfactant	(G) Alkylarylpolyether
P-01-0275	01/16/01	04/16/01	CBI	(G) Surfactant	(G) Alkylarylpolyether salt
P-01-0276	01/16/01	04/16/01	CBI	(G) Surfactant	(G) Alkylarylpolyether
P-01-0277	01/16/01	04/16/01	CBI	(G) Surfactant	(G) Alkylarylpolyether salt
P-01-0278	01/17/01	04/17/01	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive (urethane)	(G) Polyester urethane
P-01-0279	01/18/01	04/18/01	CBI	(G) Catalyst	(G) Silicone salt
P-01-0280	01/17/01	04/17/01	CBI	(S) Hydrophilic coating for textiles	(G) Acrylic polymer resin
P-01-0281	01/18/01	04/18/01	CBI	(G) Open non-dispersive	(G) Acrylic copolymer
P-01-0282	01/19/01	04/19/01	CBI	(S) Coatings;Inks	(G) Urethane acrylate
P-01-0283	01/19/01	04/19/01	Solutia Inc.	(S) Leveling agent for industrial coatings	(G) Modified acrylic copolymer
P-01-0284	01/22/01	04/22/01	Cardolite Corporation	(S) Epoxy resin in coatings;epoxy resin in other epoxy applicat.	(G) Glycidyl ether of novolac resin
P-01-0285	01/22/01	04/22/01	Cognis Corporation	(S) Intermediate for textile antistatic agent	(S) Phosphoric acid, mono- and di-c11-14-isoalkyl esters, c13-rich
P-01-0286	01/22/01	04/22/01	Cognis Corporation	(G) Textile antistat	(S) Phosphoric acid, mono- and di-c11-14-isoalkyl esters, c13-rich, compds. with diethanolamine
P-01-0287	01/22/01	04/22/01	Cognis Corporation	(G) Compressor lubricant	(S) Hexanoic acid, 3,5,5-trimethyl-, mixed tetraesters with 2-ethylhexanoic acid and pentaerythritol
P-01-0288	01/22/01	04/22/01	Cognis Corporation	(G) Compressor lubricant	(S) Isononanoic acid, mixed tetraesters with 2-ethylhexanoic acid and pentaerythritol
P-01-0289	01/22/01	04/22/01	Cognis Corporation	(G) Compressor lubricant	(S) Isononanoic acid, mixed tetraesters with 2-ethylhexanoic acid, pentaerythritol and 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoic
P-01-0290	01/22/01	04/22/01	Ciba specialty Chemicals Corporation	(S) Plant micronutrient for use in fertilizers	(G) Chelated metal complexes
P-01-0291	01/22/01	04/22/01	CBI	(S) Site-limited intermediate	(G) Alkoxylated alkyl amine
P-01-0292	01/22/01	04/22/01	Dow Corning Corporation	(S) Masonry water repellent	(S) Silane, trimethoxyoctyl-
P-01-0293	01/23/01	04/23/01	Wacker Biochem Corporation	(S) Complexing agent for use in textiles	(S) Beta-cyclodextrin, 6-chloro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl ethers, sodium salts
P-01-0294	01/24/01	04/24/01	Shin-ETSU Silicones of America, Inc	(S) Burning inhibitor for resin	(S) Siloxanes and silicones, di-me, di-ph, polymers with vinyl silsesquioxanes, methoxy-terminated
P-01-0295	01/24/01	04/24/01	Shin-ETSU Silicones of America, Inc	(S) Burning inhibitor for resin	(S) Siloxanes and silicones, di-ph, polymers with ph silsesquioxanes, sec-butoxy- and [(trimethylsilyl)oxy]-terminated
P-01-0296	01/24/01	04/24/01	CBI	(G) Processing aid for nylon	(G) Polyamide
P-01-0297	01/24/01	04/24/01	Cytec Industries Inc.	(G) Uv stabilizer in plastics	(G) Aromatic ultraviolet light absorber
P-01-0298	01/25/01	04/25/01	CBI	(S) Polymer additive	(G) Substituted propane
P-01-0299	01/26/01	04/26/01	CBI	(S) Resin for coatings	(G) Maleinized polybutadiene
P-01-0300	01/26/01	04/26/01	CBI	(S) Resin for coatings	(G) Maleinized polybutadiene
P-01-0301	01/26/01	04/26/01	CBI	(G) Component of coating with open use	(G) Polyureapolyurethane polyol
P-01-0302	01/26/01	04/26/01	CBI	(G) Component of coating with open use	(G) Polyureapolyurethane polyol
P-01-0303	01/26/01	04/26/01	CBI	(G) Component of coating with open use	(G) Polyureapolyurethane polyol
P-01-0304	01/26/01	04/26/01	CBI	(G) Component of coating with open use	(G) Polyureapolyurethane polyol
P-01-0305	01/26/01	04/26/01	CBI	(G) Component of coating with open use	(G) Polyureapolyurethane polyol
P-01-0306	01/26/01	04/26/01	CBI	(G) Component of coating with open use	(G) Polyureapolyurethane polyol
P-01-0307	01/26/01	04/26/01	Huntsman petroChemical Corporation	(S) Metal-working fluid - corrosion inhibition and ph control	(S) Nitric acid, reaction products with cyclododecanol and cyclododecanone, by-products from, high-boiling fraction, compds. with 2-(2-aminoethoxy) ethanol
P-01-0308	01/26/01	04/26/01	Huntsman petroChemical Corporation	(S) Metal working fluid - corrosion inhibition and ph control	(S) Dodecanedioic acid, compd. with 2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethanol
P-01-0309	01/26/01	04/26/01	Huntsman petroChemical Corporation	(S) Metal working fluid - corrosion inhibition and ph control	(S) Undecanedioic acid, compd. with 2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethanol
P-01-0310	01/26/01	04/26/01	Huntsman petroChemical Corporation	(S) Metal working fluid - corrosion inhibition and ph control	(S) Decanedioic acid, compd. with 2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethanol
P-01-0311	01/26/01	04/26/01	Huntsman petroChemical Corporation	(S) Metal working fluid - corrosion inhibition and ph control	(S) Hexanoic acid, 3,5,5-trimethyl-, compd. with 2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethanol (1:1)
P-01-0312	01/26/01	04/26/01	CBI	(G) Ingredients for use in consumer products: highly dispersive use	(G) Carbobicycle aldehyde

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. 26 Notices of Commencement From: 01/10/00 to 01/26/01

Case No.	Received Date	Commencement/Import Date	Chemical
P-00-0087	01/22/01	12/21/00	(G) Cyclohexyl carboxalkyl propionate
P-00-0185	01/22/01	01/01/01	(S) 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester, trans-, polymer with 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol
P-00-0605	01/12/01	12/21/00	(G) Acrylic graft polymer
P-00-0686	01/22/01	11/15/00	(G) Phenol,4,4′-(1-methylethylidene)bis-, polymers with aliphatic diamines, epichlorohydrin and polyethylene glycol
P-00-0719	01/10/01	12/08/00	(G) Flexible acrylic polymer
P-00-0803	01/17/01	12/13/00	(G) 2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 5-[[4-chloro-6-[substituted]amino]- 1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-4-hydroxy-3-[(1-sulfo-2-naphthalenyl)azo]-, trisodium salt
P-00-0818	01/10/01	11/21/00	(G) Fatty acids, unsatd., dimers, polymers with a,w-diisocyanate and w-hydroxyalkyl-imidazolidinone
P-00-0829	01/11/01	12/30/00	(G) Hindered amine light stabilizer
P-00-0949	01/22/01	01/15/01	(G) Alkoxy alkylmercaptan
P-00-1033	01/19/01	01/02/01	(G) Substituted-((4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-(substituted carbomonocyclic)-1h-pyrazol-4-yl)azo)-benzenesulfonic acid, mixed metal salt
P-00-1037	01/12/01	12/21/00	(G) Acrylic dispersant polymer
P-00-1056	01/19/01	12/27/00	(G) Polyester resin
P-00-1077	01/19/01	12/27/00	(G) Ferric complex
P-00-1095	01/10/01	12/12/00	(G) Isocyanate terminated urethane polymer
P-00-1096	01/16/01	12/13/00	(G) Methacrylated aliphatic urethane
P-00-1103	01/19/01	01/09/01	(G) Aromatic isocyanate-polyester-polyether base urethane prepolymer with excess isocyanate
P-00-1115	01/12/01	12/13/00	(G) Acrylic dispersant polymer
P-00-1133	01/16/01	12/27/00	(G) Carboxy modified polyester
P-00-1192	01/18/01	12/28/00	(G) Toluene diisocyanate terminated polyether polyol
P-00-1218	01/24/01	01/16/01	(G) Aminosilanol polymer
P-00-1220	01/23/01	01/08/01	(G) Phenol-biphenyl polymer condensate
P-00-1226	01/16/01	01/10/01	(G) 1,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 2-substitutedamino-5-hydroxy-6-[(4-methyl-2-sulfophenyl)azo]-, salt
P-01-0026	01/22/01	01/10/01	(G) Acrylic polymer salt
P-01-0027	01/16/01	01/09/01	(G) Acid functional acrylic polymer
P-98-0867	01/24/01	01/06/01	(G) Sodium alcoholate
P-99-0780	01/16/01	12/13/00	(G) Carboxylated, acrylate vinyl ester copolymer

List of Subjects

• Environmental protection
• Chemicals
• Premanufacturer notices

Dated: Feburary 8, 2001.

Deborah A. Williams,

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