01-12580. 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 March 24, 2001 to April 11, 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.

DATES:

Comments, identified by the docket control number OPPTS-51969 and the specific PMN number, must be received on or before June 18, 2001.

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-51969 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-51969. 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-51969 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-51969 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 March 24, 2001 to April 11, 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.

III. Receipt and Status Report for PMNs and TMEs

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. 70 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 03/24/01 to 04/11/01

Case No.	Received Date	Projected Notice End Date	Manufacturer/Importer	Use	Chemical
P-01-0456	03/26/01	06/24/01	CBC Corporation America	(S) Heat resistant filler for brake-pads	(G) Inorganic layer polymer
P-01-0457	03/27/01	06/25/01	CBI	(G) Paint additive	(G) Alkyl alkoxy silane
P-01-0458	03/28/01	06/26/01	CBI	(G) Ion exchange resin for water treatment	(G) Crosslinked copolymer of substituted polystyrene
P-01-0459	03/28/01	06/26/01	CBI	(S) Acid dye for the dyeing of leather	(G) Chromate, bis[[[substituted [[[hydroxynaphthalenyl) azo]phenyl] sulfonyl]amino] heterocycle]azo]-(hydroxynitrobenzene sulfonato)], -sodium salt
P-01-0460	03/28/01	06/26/01	CBI	(S) Acid dye for the dyeing of leather	(G) Chromate, bis[[[substituted [[[hydroxynaphthalenyl) azo]phenyl] sulfonyl]amino] heterocycle]azo]-(hydroxynitrobenzene sulfonato)], - mixed salts
P-01-0461	03/28/01	06/26/01	CBI	(S) Aroma chemical for use in fragrance mixtures, which are in turn used to perfume soaps, cleaners, etc.	(G) Carbobicycle alcohol
P-01-0462	03/29/01	06/27/01	Loctite Corporation	(S) A component of adhesive formulations	(S) Poly(oxy-1,4-butanediyl), alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy-, polymer with 5-isocyanato-1-(isocyanatomethyl)-1,3,3-trimethylcyclohexane, 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate-blocked
P-01-0463	03/29/01	06/27/01	CBI	(S) Inks;coatings	(G) Polyester acrylate
P-01-0464	03/29/01	06/27/01	CBI	(G) Component of coating with open use	(G) Alkoxy alcohol
P-01-0465	03/29/01	06/27/01	CBI	(S) Raw material for use in fragrances for soaps, detergents, cleaners and other household products	(G) Cycloalkene-1-alkanal tetramethyl
P-01-0466	03/29/01	06/27/01	CBI	(G) Catalyst	(G) Organic transition metal complex
P-01-0467	03/29/01	06/27/01	CBI	(G) Catalyst	(G) Organic transition metal complex
P-01-0468	03/30/01	06/28/01	Degussa Corporation	(S) Hot melt for textile/clothes applications	(G) Aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, polymer with aliphatic diamine and cycloaliphatic amide
P-01-0469	03/30/01	06/28/01	International Specialty Products	(S) Component of coatings for digital printing paper	(S) 2-propenamide, n-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-2methyl-, polymer with 1-ethenyl-2-pyrrolidone, hydrochloride
P-01-0470	04/02/01	07/01/01	Piedmont Chemical Industries I, LLC	(S) Dispersant for carbon black;dispersant for organic pigments	(G) Ethoxylated alkylphenol sulfate, ammonium salt
P-01-0471	04/02/01	07/01/01	The DOW Chemical Company	(G) Modified epoxy resin for printed circuit boards epoxy resin adhesive coating	(G) Phosphorus modified epoxy resin
P-01-0472	04/02/01	07/01/01	CBI	(G) Open non-dispersive (resin)	(G) Modified polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate prepolymer
P-01-0473	04/03/01	07/02/01	Dystar L. P.	(S) Dyestuff part 1 for coloration of polyester;dyestuff part 2 for coloration of polyester	(G) Substituted cyano acetic acid butylester and butoxyethylester
P-01-0474	04/03/01	07/02/01	Dystar L. P.	(S) Dyestuff part 1 for coloration of polyester;dyestuff part 2 for coloration of polyester	(G) Substituted cyano acetic acid butylester and butoxyethylester
P-01-0475	04/02/01	07/01/01	DMC-2, L.P.	(G) Precious metal additive	(G) Inorganic palladium compound
P-01-0476	04/03/01	07/02/01	CBI	(S) Light stabilizer for plastic articles	(G) O-macroalkyl hydroxylamine
P-01-0477	04/04/01	07/03/01	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive use	(G) (monosubstituted naphthalene azo) tri substituted naphthalene sulfonic acid, salt
P-01-0478	04/04/01	07/03/01	CBI	(S) Dye intermediate	(G) Substituted naphthalenyl azo substituted hydroxynaphthalene disulfonic acid
P-01-0479	04/04/01	07/03/01	CBI	(G) Component of manufactured consumer article - contained use	(G) Dodecyl 4-methoxybenzene derivative
P-01-0480	04/04/01	07/03/01	Clayton Corporation	(S) Polyurethane foam sealant	(S) Propanol, [(1-methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)bis(oxy)bis-, polymer with 1,1,′-methylenebis[isocyanatobenzene], oxybis[propanol] and alpha, alpha′,alpha′′-1,2, 3-propanetriyltris[omega-hydroxypoly[oxy (methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)]]
P-01-0481	04/04/01	07/03/01	CBI	(G) This material is a processing aid in the pest control industry	(G) Polyurethane polymer
P-01-0482	04/05/01	07/04/01	CBI	(G) Open,non-dispersive (resin)	(G) Modified polyurethane resin
P-01-0483	04/05/01	07/04/01	Solutia Inc.	(S) Wet strength agent for industrial paper	(G) Modified melamine formaldehyde resin
P-01-0484	04/06/01	07/05/01	CBI	(G) A destructive use as a chemical intermediate	(G) Polyester resin
P-01-0485	04/06/01	07/05/01	CBI	(G) Acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive	(G) Acrylic solution polymer
P-01-0486	04/06/01	07/05/01	CBI	(G) Reactive diluent	(G) Reactive hydroxy carbamate
P-01-0487	04/06/01	07/05/01	CBI	(G) Reactive intermediate	(G) Reactive carbonate intermediate
P-01-0488	04/06/01	07/05/01	CBI	(G) Component of an odorant composition for highly dispersive applications	(G) Alkyl substituted heterocycle
P-01-0489	04/09/01	07/08/01	CBI	(G) Component of coating with open use	(G) Hydroxy urethane
P-01-0490	04/09/01	07/08/01	CBI	(G) Component of coating with open use	(G) Hydroxy urethane
P-01-0491	04/09/01	07/08/01	CBI	(G) Component of coating with open use	(G) Hydroxy urethane
P-01-0492	04/09/01	07/08/01	CBI	(G) Component of coating with open use	(G) Hydroxy urethane
P-01-0493	04/09/01	07/08/01	CBI	(G) Component of coating with open use	(G) Hydroxy urethane
P-01-0494	04/09/01	07/08/01	CBI	(G) Component of coating with open use	(G) Hydroxy urethane
P-01-0495	04/09/01	07/08/01	CBI	(G) Printing ink additive	(S) Alkanes, C10-15-iso-, cyclic and linear
P-01-0496	04/09/01	07/08/01	CBI	(G) Component of coatings, inks, and varnishes	(G) Acrylate ester
P-01-0497	04/10/01	07/09/01	CBI	(G) Chemical intermediate	(G) Polyester prepolymer
P-01-0498	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersing use	(G) Quaternary salt of glycol succinate
P-01-0499	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Destructive use	(G) Mercaptoalkyl alcohol
P-01-0500	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(S) Chemical intermediate	(G) Distillation residues from reaction product of alkyl alcohol with hydrogen sulfide
P-01-0501	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(S) Inks;coatings	(G) Polyester acrylate
P-01-0502	04/09/01	07/08/01	CBI	(G) Open non-dispersive use	(G) Polyesterimide resin, based on theic
P-01-0503	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Raw material	(G) Bis substituted amino benzenesulfonic acid, amine salt
P-01-0504	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Multi-purpose adhesive;open, non-dispersive use;laminating adhesive; open, non-dispersive use	(G) Polyurethane prepolymer;polyurethane hot melt adhesive
P-01-0505	04/10/01	07/09/01	CBI	(G) Chemical intermediate	(G) Polyester prepolymer
P-01-0506	04/10/01	07/09/01	Dow Corning Corporation	(S) Siloxane cure catalyst	(G) Tetraalkyltitanate-alkyl alkanatoalkanoate complex
P-01-0507	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Alkenyl dicarboxylic acid anhydride half amide
P-01-0508	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Alkenyl dicarboxylic acid anhydride half amide, alkanolamine salt
P-01-0509	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Alkenyl dicarboxylic acid anhydride half amide, alkanolamine salt
P-01-0510	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Alkenyl dicarboxylic anhydride half amide, alkanolamine salt
P-01-0511	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Alkenyl dicarboxylic acid anhydride half amide, alkali metal salt
P-01-0512	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Alkenyl dicarboxylic acid anhydride half amide, alkali metal salt
P-01-0513	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Alkenyl dicarboxylic acid anhydride half ester
P-01-0514	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Alkenyl dicarboxylic acid anhydride half ester, alkanolamine salt
P-01-0515	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Alkenyl dicarboxylic acid anhydride half ester, alkanolamine salt
P-01-0516	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Alkenyl dicarboxylic anhydride half ester, alkanolamine salt
P-01-0517	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Alkenyl dicarboxylic acid anhydride half ester, alkali metal salt
P-01-0518	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Alkenyl dicarboxylic acid anhydride half ester, alkali metal salt
P-01-0519	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Alkenyl dicarboxylic acid anhydride half ester
P-01-0520	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Alkenyl dicarboxylic acid anhydride half ester, alkanolamine salt
P-01-0521	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Alkenyl dicarboxylic acid anhydride half ester, alkanolamine salt
P-01-0522	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Alkenyl dicarboxylic anhydride half ester, alkanolamine salt
P-01-0523	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Alkenyl dicarboxylic acid anhydride half ester, alkali metal salt
P-01-0524	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Alkenyl dicarboxylic acid anhydride half ester, alkali metal salt
P-01-0525	04/11/01	07/10/01	CBI	(G) Industrial coating	(S) Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy-, polymer with 1,6-diisocyanato-2,2,4-trimethylhexane and 1,6-diisocyanato-2,4,4-trimethylhexane, 2-oxepanone homopolymer 2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]ethyl ester-blocked

In table II, EPA provides the following information (to the extent that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the TMEs received:

Table II. 1 Test Marketing Exemption Notices Received From: 03/24/01 to 04/11/01

Case No.	Received Date	Projected Notice End Date	Manufacturer/Importer	Use	Chemical
T-01-0010	04/11/01	05/26/01	Westvaco corporation - chemical division	(S) Binding agent in paper coatings	(G) Butyl acrylate, polymer with styrene and methylamino chloride compounds

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:

Table III. 34 Notices of Commencement From: 03/24/01 to 04/11/01

Case No.	Received Date	Commencement/Import Date	Chemical
P-00-0012	04/09/01	04/03/01	(G) Amine functional epoxy curing agent
P-00-0311	04/02/01	03/09/01	(G) Alkylphenol, potassium salt
P-00-0326	03/26/01	02/28/01	(G) Aliphatic urethane
P-00-0327	04/05/01	03/08/01	(G) Amine salt
P-00-0443	04/02/01	03/09/01	(G) Alkaryl polyoxyalkylene derivative
P-00-0444	04/02/01	03/12/01	(G) Alkaryl polyoxyalkylene derivative
P-00-0509	04/03/01	03/09/01	(G) Polyether polyurethane
P-00-0667	04/09/01	03/22/01	(G) Substituted biaryl aralkyl phosphite
P-00-0857	04/04/01	03/16/01	(G) Polyester resin
P-00-0859	04/04/01	03/16/01	(G) Polyester resin
P-00-0904	03/27/01	02/26/01	(G) Hot melt polyurethane adhesive
P-00-1071	03/27/01	03/13/01	(S) 2,5-furandione, telomer with ethenylbenzene and (1-methylethyl)benzene, 3-(dimethylamino)propyl imide, acetates
P-00-1072	03/27/01	03/13/01	(S) 2,5-furandione, telomer with ethenylbenzene and (1-methylethyl)benzene, 3-(dimethylamino)propyl imide, sulfates
P-00-1073	03/27/01	03/13/01	(S) 2,5-furandione, telomer with ethenylbenzene and (1-methylethyl)benzene, 3-(dimethylamino)propyl imide, phosphates
P-00-1074	03/27/01	03/13/01	(S) 2,5-furandione, telomer with ethenylbenzene and (1-methylethyl)benzene, 3-(dimethylamino)propyl imide, methanesulfonates
P-00-1075	03/27/01	03/13/01	(S) 2,5-furandione, telomer with ethenylbenzene and (1-methylethyl)benzene, 3-(dimethylamino)propyl imide, hydrochlorides
P-00-1132	04/09/01	03/08/01	(G) Fluoro/amino silane mixture
P-00-1134	04/10/01	03/28/01	(G) Urethane prepolymer
P-00-1163	04/02/01	03/27/01	(S) Oxiranemethanamine, n,n′-(methylenedi-4,1-phenylene)bis[n-(oxiranylmethyl)-, polymer with 4,4′-methylenebis[2-methylcyclohexanamine]
P-00-1189	04/04/01	03/28/01	(G) Aromatic thiophene derivative
P-00-11	03/29/01	03/06/01	(G) Polyurethane polymer
P-01-0002	03/27/01	03/20/01	(G) Linear alkyl polyhydroxypolyester
P-01-0079	04/06/01	03/28/01	(G) Benzoic acid, 3,5-diamino-2-[(1,5-disulfo-2-naphthalenyl)azo]-4,6-bis[[4-(substituted)phenyl]azo]-, sodium salt
P-01-0086	03/26/01	02/24/01	(G) Alkanolamine
P-01-0092	04/05/01	02/07/01	(S) 2-propanol, reaction products with (3-chloropropyl)trimethoxysilane and diethylenetriamine-ethylenimine polymer
P-01-0139	03/28/01	03/21/01	(G) N-alkyl modified polyisocyanate, reaction products with diamine
P-01-0146	04/02/01	03/01/01	(G) Aliphatic amine salt of aromatic polyamic acid
P-01-0148	03/27/01	03/09/01	(G) Styrene maleic anhydride copolymer, partial alkyl ester
P-01-0157	04/09/01	03/26/01	(G) Aminoalkoxysilane
P-01-0169	04/02/01	03/20/01	(G) Aromatic polyester polyol
P-01-0179	04/05/01	03/19/01	(G) Acrylate polymer
P-01-0184	04/10/01	03/29/01	(G) Quaternary amine salt of a fatty acid polyester amide
P-95-1951	03/26/01	03/25/98	(G) Alkyl glucosides
P-99-1015	04/11/01	03/31/01	(G) Modified hydrocarbon resin

List of Subjects

• Environmental protection
• Chemicals
• Premanufacturer notices

Dated:May 3, 2001.

Deborah A. Williams,

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