02-2985. 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 24, 2001 to January 9, 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. 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-51982 and the specific PMN number, must be received on or before March 11, 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-51982 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-51982. 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-51982 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-51982 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 24, 2001 to January 9, 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. 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. 63 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 12/24/01 to 01/09/02

Case No.	Received Date	Projected Notice End Date	Manufacturer/Importer	Use	Chemical
P-02-0058	10/16/01	01/14/02	CBI	(S) Flocculant monomer	(G) N-substituted-2-methyl-2-propenamide
P-02-0058	10/16/01	01/14/02	CBI	(S) Flocculant monomer	(G) N-substituted-2-methyl-2-propenamide
P-02-0179	12/27/01	03/27/02	CBI	(G) Binder resin	(G) Acrylic polyol
P-02-0182	12/26/01	03/26/02	CBI	(G) Emulsifier	(G) Polyolefin carboxylate alcohol
P-02-0183	12/27/01	03/27/02	PRC-Desoto International, a PPG Industries Company	(G) Isocyanate base activator to cure polyester paint base	(G) Fluorinated aliphatic isocyanate polymer
P-02-0184	12/26/01	03/26/02	Image Polymers Company	(S) Toner binder	(S) 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,3-diisocyanatomethylbenzene, 1,2-ethanediol, 2,2′-[1,2-ethanediylbis (oxy)] bis [ethanol], 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol and alpha,alpha′-[(1-methylethylidene)di-4,1-phenylene] bis (omega-hydroxypoly [oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)]], benzoate (ester)
P-02-0187	12/27/01	03/27/02	Arch Chemicals, Inc.	(S) Used as an ingredient in 2-component polyurethane coatings.	(G) Aromatic polyisocyanate adduct
P-02-0188	12/27/01	03/27/02	Arch Chemicals, Inc.	(S) Used as an ingredient in 2-component polyurethane coatings	(G) Aliphatic polyisocyanate adduct
P-02-0189	12/27/01	03/27/02	Arch Chemicals, Inc.	(S) Use as an ingredient in waterborne urethane	(G) Carboxyl polyol triethylamine salt
P-02-0191	12/27/01	03/27/02	CBI	(G) Polymer for contained commercial/industrial use (incorporated into an article)	(G) 2-propenoic acid, polymer with butyl 2-propenoate, n-(1,1-dimethyl-3-oxobutyl)-2-propenamide, 2-methoxy-2-substituted-ethyl 2-propenoate, n-[(2-methylpropoxy)methyl]-2-propenamide and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
P-02-0192	12/28/01	03/28/02	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-02-0193	12/28/01	03/28/02	Lonza Inc.	(S) EPA pesticide active ingredient for: laundry detergents; toilet bowl sanitizer; water treatment; household industrial and institutional ingredient for: drain cleaner and similar oxidizer applications; laundry detergent additive without sanitizer claim	(S) 1-chloro-5,5-dimethyl hydantoin
P-02-0194	12/31/01	03/31/02	3M Company	(G) Protective treatment	(G) Aliphatic urethane
P-02-0195	12/31/01	03/31/02	3M Company	(G) Protective treatment	(G) Fluorochemical urethane
P-02-0196	12/28/01	03/28/02	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive use	(G) Aromatic alkanoate
P-02-0197	12/28/01	03/28/02	BASF Corporation	(G) Crosslinker	(G) Carboxylated amine
P-02-0198	12/27/01	03/27/02	E.I. Dupont de Nemours	(G) Binder	(G) Acrylic copolymer
P-02-0199	12/27/01	03/27/02	E.I. Dupont de Nemours	(G) Binder	(G) Acrylic copolymer
P-02-0200	12/27/01	03/27/02	E.I. Dupont de Nemours	(G) Binder	(G) Acrylic copolymer
P-02-0201	12/27/01	03/27/02	E.I. Dupont de Nemours	(G) Binder	(G) Acrylic copolymer
P-02-0202	12/31/01	03/31/02	AOC L.L.C.	(S) Polyester component for laminating of reinforced plastic parts	(S) 2,5-furandione, polymer with 1,2-ethanediol and 2,2′-oxybis[ethanol], mixed 2-ethylhexyl and 3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-4,7-methano-1h-inden-5 (or 6)-yl esters
P-02-0203	12/31/01	03/31/02	Dow Corning Corporation	(G) Coating	(G) Polyamic acid alkyl ester derivatives
P-02-0204	01/02/02	04/02/02	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive (pu dispersion)	(G) Polyurethane resin dispersion
P-02-0205	12/31/01	03/31/02	Dow Corning Corporation	(G) Coating initiator	(G) Naphthoquinone diazide sulfonate ester
P-02-0206	01/03/02	04/03/02	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive (pu dispersion)	(G) Polyurethane resin despersion
P-02-0207	12/31/01	03/31/02	CBI	(G) Manufacturing intermediate, ag product	(G) Quaternary salt
P-02-0208	01/03/02	04/03/02	CBI	(G) Component of coating with open use	(G) Siloxane polyol ester
P-02-0209	01/03/02	04/03/02	CBI	(G) Component of coating with open use	(G) Siloxane polyol ester
P-02-0210	01/03/02	04/03/02	CBI	(G) Component of coating with open use	(G) Siloxane polyol ester
P-02-0211	01/03/02	04/03/02	CBI	(G) Component of coating with open use	(G) Siloxane polyol ester
P-02-0212	01/03/02	04/03/02	CBI	(G) Component of coating with open use	(G) Siloxane polyol ester
P-02-0213	01/03/02	04/03/02	CBI	(G) Component of coating with open use	(G) Siloxane polyol ester
P-02-0214	01/04/02	04/04/02	Itochu Specialty Chemicals, Inc.	(G) Physical characteristics modifier for industrial use in certain solid composite articles.	(S) Lithium potassium titanium oxide
P-02-0215	01/02/02	04/02/02	Nippon Kayaku America, Inc.	(S) Thermosetting resin modifier	(S) 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 5-hydroxy-, polymers with 3-(4-aminophenoxy) benzenamine, 3-carboxy-1-cyano-1-methylpropyl-terminated acrylonitrile-butadiene polymer and isophthalic acid
P-02-0216	01/04/02	04/04/02	CBI	(S) Polyester polyols for polyurethane resin diacrylate	(G) Diol
P-02-0217	01/04/02	04/04/02	CBI	(G) Pigment dispersant	(G) Fatty acid modified polyester
P-02-0218	01/04/02	04/04/02	Kowa American Corporation	(G) Adhesive intermediate	(G) Hydroxyalkyl ether
P-02-0219	01/04/02	04/04/02	CBI	(G) Raw material in solid phase chemistry	(G) Chloro trityl polystyrene
P-02-0220	01/07/02	04/07/02	CBI	(G) Chemical intermediate	(G) Chemical intermediate
P-02-0221	01/04/02	04/04/02	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive use	(G) Polyester/styrene-acrylic grafted resin
P-02-0222	01/04/02	04/04/02	CBI	(G) Ingredient in floor finisher	(G) Polyurethane prepolymer
P-02-0223	01/07/02	04/07/02	CBI	(G) Chemical intermediate	(G) Chemical intermediate
P-02-0224	01/07/02	04/07/02	CBI	(G) Plastics additive	(G) Poly(oxyalkylene) aromatic amine colorant
P-02-0225	01/07/02	04/07/02	CBI	(G) Plastics additive	(G) Poly(oxyalkylene) aromatic amine colorant
P-02-0226	01/09/02	04/09/02	CBI	(G) Chemical intermediate	(G) Substituted phenol derivative
P-02-0227	01/07/02	04/07/02	Solutia Inc.	(S) Grinding vehicle for electrodeposition primer	(G) Polyether
P-02-0228	01/09/02	04/09/02	Quest International Fragrances Co.	(S) Fragrance ingredient	(S) 3,3-dimethyl-4-isopropyl-1,5-dioxaspriro(4,5)-decane
P-02-0229	01/08/02	04/08/02	International Flavors and Fragrances, Inc.	(S) Raw material for use in fragrances for soaps, detergents, cleaners and other household products	(S) 2h-indeno[4,5-b]furan, decahydro-2,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl-
P-02-0230	01/09/02	04/09/02	Reichhold, Inc.	(G) Acrylic resin for coatings	(G) Acrylic resin
P-02-0231	01/07/02	04/07/02	Clariant LSM (America) Inc.	(G)Photographic Color Coupler	(G) Hydantoinyl m-anilide ester
P-02-0232	01/08/02	04/08/02	Na Industries, Inc.	(S) A binder resin for metal coating	(G) Dehydrated castor oil modified expoxyester
P-02-0233	01/08/02	04/08/02	Solutia Inc.	(S) Anti-settling agent for industrial coatings	(G) Modified alkyl ammonium salts
P-02-0234	01/08/02	04/08/02	CBI	(G) Colourant	(G) Sulphonated azo/hydrazo dye
P-02-0235	01/08/02	04/08/02	CBI	(G) Colourant	(G) Sulphonated azo/hydrazo dye
P-02-0236	01/08/02	04/08/02	Solutia Inc.	(S) Dispersant for industrial coatings	(G) Acrylic copolymer
P-02-0237	01/08/02	04/08/02	CBI	(G) Cleaner additive	(G) Acrylic polymer
P-02-0238	01/09/02	04/09/02	Shell Chemical Company	(S) Drilling fluid component; fuel	(S) Pentadecane, branched
P-02-0239	01/09/02	04/09/02	Shell Chemical Company	(S) Drilling fluid component; fuel	(S) Hexadecane, branched
P-02-0240	01/09/02	04/09/02	Amfine Chemical Corporation	(G) Thickening agent	(G) Polyalkylene glycol, alkyl ether, reaction products with diisocyanatoalkane and polyalkylene glycol
P-02-0241	01/08/02	04/08/02	The Dow Chemical Company	(G) The material performs as a flexibilizer for epoxy vinyl ester resins.	(S) Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy-, polymer with 1,1′-methylenebis[isocyanatobenzene], 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate-blocked
P-02-0243	12/31/01	03/31/02	The Dow Chemical Company	(S) Polymer used in sealant manufacturing	(G) Isocyanate terminated urethane polymer
P-02-0244	01/08/02	04/08/02	Solutia Inc.	(S) Defoamer for water based paints	(G) Urea resin
P-02-0247	01/09/02	04/09/02	Solutia Inc.	(S) Binder for industrial coatings	(G) Modified polyurethane resin

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:

II. 16 Notices of Commencement From: 12/24/01 to 01/09/02

Case No.	Received Date	Commencement/Import Date	Chemical
P-00-0105	01/03/02	06/08/01	(G) Silane terminated polymer
P-00-0346	01/09/02	10/24/01	(G) Alkylated phenol
P-00-0515	12/27/01	12/15/01	(G) Organoiodonium salt
P-01-0433	01/07/02	12/11/01	(G) Halogenated alkane
P-01-0528	01/09/02	11/09/01	(S) Benzenesulfonic acid, 2-amino-4,5-dichloro*
P-01-0577	12/28/01	12/05/01	(G) Alkyl methacrylate copolymer
P-01-0609	01/03/02	11/14/01	(G) Carboxylic acid, polymer with phenol and turpentine-oil alpha-pinene fraction terpenes
P-01-0643	01/03/02	11/06/01	(S) 1,4-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid, 2,5-bis[(4-chlorophenyl)amino]-, dimethyl ester
P-01-0687	01/04/02	11/20/01	(G) Alkyl aryl sulfonic acid
P-01-0721	01/03/02	11/26/01	(G) Toluene diisocyanate terminated polyether polyol
P-01-0753	12/31/01	11/27/01	(G) Methyl aluminoxanes
P-01-0796	01/03/02	12/08/01	(G) Substituted pyridinedicarboxylate
P-01-0798	01/03/02	12/08/01	(G) Substituted pyridinedicarboxylate
P-01-0799	01/03/02	12/08/01	(G) Substituted pyridinedicarboxylate
P-01-0809	12/27/01	12/07/01	(S) Propanoyl, fluoride, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-2-[1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-(heptafluoropropoxy)propoxy]-, polymer with trifluoro(trifluoromethyl)oxirane, reaction products with 3-(ethenyldimethylsilyl)-n-methylbenzenamine
P-01-0905	01/09/02	12/20/01	(S) 1,3-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 7-[[4-[[4,6-bis[(3-sulfopropyl)thio]-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-3-methoxyphenyl]azo]-, tetrasodium salt

List of Subjects

• Environmental protection
• Chemicals
• Premanufacturer notices

Dated: January 30, 2002.

Carolyn Thorton,

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