99-6274. TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data  

  • [Federal Register Volume 64, Number 49 (Monday, March 15, 1999)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 12806-12807]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 99-6274]
    
    
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    ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
    
    OPPTS-44651; FRL-6068-3]
    
    
    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 
    Hexamethylene Diisocyanate (HDI) (CAS No. 822-06-0). These data were 
    submitted pursuant to an enforceable testing consent agreement/order 
    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, (202) 554-1404, TDD (202) 554-0551; 
    e-mail: TSCA-Hotline@epamail.epa.gov.
    
    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. What are the details of the submission?
    
        Test data for HDI were submitted by the Chemical Manufacturers 
    Association (CMA) on behalf of its test sponsor companies: ARCO 
    Chemical Company, Newtown Square, PA; Bayer Corporation, Pittsburgh, 
    PA; and Rhodia Inc. (Formerly Rhone-Poulenc Inc.), Raleigh, NC. The 
    reports were submitted pursuant to a TSCA section 4 enforceable testing 
    consent agreement/order. EPA received the data on January 29, 1999. The 
    submission includes three final reports entitled: 1) ``Bacterial 
    Reverse Mutation Assay Using Vapor-Phase Exposure for 1,6-Hexamethylene 
    Diisocyanate,'' 2) ``In Vitro Mammalian Cell Gene Mutation Test with an 
    Independent Repeat Assay Using Vapor Phase Exposure to 1,6-
    Hexamethylene Diisocyanate,'' and 3) ``Acute Inhalation of 
    Hexamethylene Diisocyanate For a Mouse Micronucleus Assay.'' HDI is 
    used in the manufacture of higher molecular weight biuret 
    polyisocyanate resins and trimer polyisocyanate resins. HDI biuret 
    polyisocyanate resins and trimers are mainly used as reactive 
    components of two part polyurethane paint systems for automobile 
    refinishing, industrial maintenance, marine coatings, and other high 
    performance coating systems. For example, the civilian and military 
    aircraft industry uses aliphatic diisocyanate-containing paint almost 
    exclusively because of its stability in ultraviolet light. Other 
    consumer uses of HDI are not known at this time.
        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. How do I get additional information?
    
        EPA has established a public record for this TSCA section 4(d) 
    receipt of test data notice (docket number OPPTS-44651). This record 
    includes copies of the 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: (202) 260-5069 or e-mail: oppt.ncic@epamail.epa.gov.
    
    Electronic Availability:
    
    Internet
    
        Electronic copies of this document are available from the EPA Home 
    Page at the Federal Register-Environmental Documents entry for this 
    document under ``Laws and Regulations'' (http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/).
    
        Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.
    
    List of Subjects
    
        Environmental protection, Test data.
    
    
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        Dated: March 5, 1999.
    
    Charles M. Auer,
    
    Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
    Toxics.
    
    [FR Doc. 99-6274 Filed 3-12-99; 8:45 am]
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Document Information

Published:
03/15/1999
Department:
Environmental Protection Agency
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice.
Document Number:
99-6274
Pages:
12806-12807 (2 pages)
PDF File:
99-6274.pdf