[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 20, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11414-11415]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-6725]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-44622; FRL-5356-1]
TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the receipt of test data on n-butyl
acetate (CAS No. 123-86-4), and cyclohexane (CAS No. 110-82-7)
submitted pursuant to testing consent orders under 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
consent orders must contain a statement that the results of testing
conducted pursuant to these testing consent orders will be announced to
the public in accordance with section 4(d).
I. Test Data Submissions
Test data for n-butyl acetate were submitted by the Chemical
Manufacturers Association Oxo Process Panel on behalf of the following
sponsors: Aristech Chemical
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Corporation, BASF Corporation, BP Chemicals, Inc., Eastman Chemical
Company, Hoechst Celanese Chemical Group, Inc., Rhone-Poulenc, Inc.,
Shell Oil Company, Union Carbide Corporation, and Vista Chemical Co.
pursuant to a testing consent order at 40 CFR 799.5000. They were
received by EPA on February 16, 1996. The submission includes a final
report entitled ``n-Butyl Acetate, A Thirteen-Week Subchronic
Inhalation Neurotoxicity Study in the Rat.'' This chemical is used as a
solvent for coatings, as a process solvent, and for miscellaneous
solvent uses.
Test data for cyclohexane were submitted on behalf of the Chemical
Manufacturers Association's Cyclohexane Panel pursuant to a testing
consent order at 40 CFR 799.5000. They were received by EPA on February
20, 1996. The submission includes a final report entitled ``Acute
Operant Behavior Study of Cyclohexane by Inhalation in Rats.''
Cyclohexane is found in a number of consumer products including spray
paint and spray adhesives and is also available as a laboratory
solvent.
EPA has initiated its review and evaluation process for these data
submissions. At this time, the Agency is unable to provide any
determination as to the completeness of the submissions.
II. Public Record
EPA has established a public record for this TSCA section 4(d)
receipt of data notice (docket number OPPTS-44622). 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
(NCIC) (also known as the TSCA Public Docket Office), Rm. B-607
Northeast Mall, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460.
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.
List of Subjects
Environmental protection, Test data.
Dated: March 8, 1996.
Charles M. Auer,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and
Toxics.
[FR Doc. 96-6725 Filed 3-19-96; 8:45 am]
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