02-11455. 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 16, 2002 to March 31, 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 OPPT-2002-0012 and the specific PMN number, must be received on or before June 7, 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 OPPT-2002-0012 and the specific PMN number in the subject line on the first page of your response.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Barbara Cunningham, Acting Director, Office of Program Management and Evaluation, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (7408M), 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 OPPT-2002-0012. 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 OPPT-2002-0012 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 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 16, 2002 to March 31, 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. 55 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 03/16/02 to 03/31/02

Case No.	Received Date	Projected Notice End Date	Manufacturer/Importer	Use	Chemical
P-02-0456	03/18/02	06/16/02	CIBA Specialty Chemicals Corp., Textile Effects	(S) Exhaust dyeing of polyamide fibers	(G) Naphthalenesulfonic acid amino halo substituted triazin azo substituted phenyl sodium salt
P-02-0457	03/18/02	06/16/02	Alberdingk Boley Inc	(G) Industrial coatings	(G) Oxyalkylpropanoic acid, polymer with dimethylcarbonate, 1,2-ethanediamine, 1,6-hexanediol and 1,1′-methylenebis[4-isocyanatocyclohexane]
P-02-0458	03/18/02	06/16/02	CBI	(G) Component of lubricating composition for finishing product of fiber and yarn	(G) Fatty acid, polyoxyethylene-alkyl ether, ester
P-02-0459	03/18/02	06/16/02	Solutia Inc.	(S) Catalyst for industrial coatings	(G) Phosphoric acid ester
P-02-0460	03/19/02	06/17/02	CBI	(S) Printing press cleanup, mainly newsprint; in lithographic ink varnishes; lubricants in metalworking fluids	(S) Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, mixed esters with pentaerythritol and tall-oil fatty acids
P-02-0461	03/20/02	06/18/02	Apex Advanced Technologies, LLC	(S) Lubricant/surface agent for powder metal forming; high-temperature surface agent for an organic polymeric binder used in metal injection molding	(S) Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, compound with guanidine (1:1)
P-02-0462	03/20/02	06/18/02	Apex Advanced Technologies, LLC	(S) Lubricant/surface agent for powder metal forming; high-temperature surface agent for an organic polymeric binder used in metal injection molding	(S) Octadecanoic acid, compound with guanidine (1:1)
P-02-0463	03/19/02	06/17/02	CBI	(G) Flame/fire retardant - open non-dispersive use.	(G) 1-hydroxyethane 1,1-diphosphonic acid, diamine salt
P-02-0464	03/19/02	06/17/02	CBI	(G) Flame/fire retardant - open non-dispersive use.	(G) Amino, tris (methylene phosphonic acid), triamine salt
P-02-0465	03/19/02	06/17/02	CBI	(G) Flame/fire retardant - open non-dispersive use.	(G) Diethylene triamine penta methylene penta phosphonic acid, polyamine salt
P-02-0466	03/21/02	06/19/02	Houghton International Inc.	(S) Lubricant additive /emulsifier	(S) Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, 1-methyl-1,2-ethanediyl esters
P-02-0467	03/21/02	06/19/02	Houghton International Inc.	(S) Lubricant additive /emulsifier	(S) Glycerides, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear mono- and di-
P-02-0468	03/21/02	06/19/02	Houghton International Inc.	(S) Lubricant additive /emulsifier	(S) Amides, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, n,n-bis(hydroxyethyl), phosphates (esters)
P-02-0469	03/21/02	06/19/02	Houghton International Inc.	(S) Lubricant additive /emulsifier	(S) Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, sodium salts
P-02-0470	03/21/02	06/19/02	Houghton International Inc.	(S) Lubricant additive /emulsifier	(S) Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, compounds with ethanolamine
P-02-0471	03/21/02	06/19/02	Houghton International Inc.	(S) Lubricant additive /emulsifier	(S) Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, 2-hydroxymethylethyl esters
P-02-0472	03/21/02	06/19/02	Houghton International Inc.	(S) Lubricant additive /emulsifier	(S) Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, compounds with isopropanolamine
P-02-0473	03/21/02	06/19/02	Houghton International Inc.	(S) Lubricant additive /emulsifier	(S) Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl esters
P-02-0474	03/21/02	06/19/02	Houghton International Inc.	(S) Lubricant additive /emulsifier	(S) Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, potassium salts
P-02-0475	03/21/02	06/19/02	Houghton International Inc.	(S) Lubricant additive /emulsifier	(S) Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, compds. with triethanolamine
P-02-0476	03/21/02	06/19/02	Houghton International Inc.	(S) Lubricant additive /emulsifier	(S) Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, tetraesters with pentaerythritol
P-02-0477	03/21/02	06/19/02	Houghton International Inc.	(S) Lubricant additive /emulsifier	(S) Amides, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, n-(hydroxyethyl)
P-02-0478	03/21/02	06/19/02	Houghton International Inc.	(S) Lubricant additive /emulsifier	(S) Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, compounds with 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol
P-02-0479	03/21/02	06/19/02	Houghton International Inc.	(S) Lubricant additive /emulsifier	(S) Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, compounds with diethanolamine
P-02-0480	03/21/02	06/19/02	Houghton International Inc.	(S) Lubricant additive /emulsifier	(S) Amides, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, n,n-bis(hydroxyethyl)
P-02-0481	03/21/02	06/19/02	Houghton International Inc.	(S) Lubricant additive /emulsifier	(S) Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, esters with triethanolamine
P-02-0482	03/21/02	06/19/02	The Prince Manufacturing Company	(S) One coat resin for tpo's; adhesives for tpo's	(S) 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymers with chlorinated maleic anhydride-polypropylene reaction products, cyclohexyl methacrylate and me methacrylate
P-02-0483	03/20/02	06/18/02	CBI	(G) Acrylic polymer for use in a coating application	(G) Copolymer of alkyl acrylates and alkyl methacrylates
P-02-0484	03/21/02	06/19/02	CIBA Specialty Chemicals Corp., textile effects	(S) Exhaust dyeing of nylon fibers	(G) Substituted naphthalenedisulfonic acid amino substituted triazine reaction products with substituted alkyl amino benzenesulfonic acid
P-02-0485	03/21/02	06/19/02	CBI	(G) Highly dispersive applications	(G) Substituted mercaptan
P-02-0486	03/21/02	06/19/02	CBI	(G) Surface coating additive	(G) Organosilane resin
P-02-0487	03/22/02	06/20/02	Johnson Polymer	(G) Open, non-dispersive use	(G) Vinyl polymer emulsion
P-02-0488	03/22/02	06/20/02	Houghton International Inc.	(S) Paper additive/softener	(S) Imidazolium compounds, 2-(C15-17 and C17-unsaturated branched and linear alkyl)-1-[2-(C16-18 and C18-unsaturated branched and linear amido)ethyl]-3-ethyl-4,5-dihydro, et sulfates
P-02-0489	03/25/02	06/23/02	CBI	(G) Detergent and cleaner additive	(G) Acrylic copolymer
P-02-0490	03/25/02	06/23/02	CBI	(G) Lubricant	(G) C14-18 fatty acids, calcium salts
P-02-0491	03/25/02	06/23/02	CBI	(G) Pigment dispersant	(G) Aromatic polyalkoxylate
P-02-0492	03/25/02	06/23/02	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Substituted imidoalkylcarboxylic acid
P-02-0493	03/25/02	06/23/02	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Substituted imidoalkylcarboxylic acid
P-02-0494	03/25/02	06/23/02	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Substituted imidoalkylcarboxylic acid
P-02-0495	03/25/02	06/23/02	Bedoukian Research, Inc.	(S) Chemical intermediate	(G) Branched alkyl ester
P-02-0496	03/25/02	06/23/02	CBI	(S) Resin for coatings	(G) Acrylic resin
P-02-0497	03/25/02	06/23/02	CBI	(S) Resin for coatings	(G) Acrylic resin
P-02-0498	03/25/02	06/23/02	CBI	(S) Resin for coatings	(G) Acrylic resin
P-02-0499	03/25/02	06/23/02	CBI	(S) Resin for coatings	(G) Acrylic resin
P-02-0500	03/26/02	06/24/02	CBI	(S) The function is as a binder for roadmarking inks	(S) Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, branched and linear, polymers with glycerol, maleic anhydride and rosin
P-02-0501	03/20/02	06/18/02	Powdertech corporation	(S) Carrier for electrophotographic developer	(S) Ferrite substances, magnetoplumbite-spinel type, magnesium manganese strontium
P-02-0502	03/26/02	06/24/02	BASF Corporation	(G) Pick-up truck bed liner	(G) Ipdi prepolymer
P-02-0503	03/27/02	06/25/02	CBI	(G) Resin for coatings and inks	(G) Aromatic urethane
P-02-0504	03/27/02	06/25/02	CBI	(G) Site limited intermediate	(G) Aromatic aminoether
P-02-0505	03/27/02	06/25/02	CBI	(G) Sizing agent for paper and paperboard	(G) Mpeg-succinate
P-02-0506	03/27/02	06/25/02	CBI	(G) Open use, substrate	(G) Aromatic pyromellitic tetrapolyimide
P-02-0507	03/28/02	06/26/02	Tomen America Inc.	(S) Black coloring agent for paper	(S) 2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 4-[[4-[[7-[[2,4(2,6 or 3,5)-diaminosulfophenyl]azo]-1-hydroxy-3-sulfo-2-naphthalenyl]azo]-5-methoxy-2-methylphenyl]azo]-5-hydroxy-, tetrasodium salt
P-02-0508	03/29/02	06/27/02	CBI	(G) Additive, open, non-dispersive use	(G) Polyether modified polysiloxane
P-02-0509	03/29/02	06/27/02	The Dow Chemical Company	(S) Latex binder for ceiling tile	(G) Proprietary carboxylated styrene/acrylate polymer
P-02-0510	03/29/02	06/27/02	Hercules Incorporated	(S) Surfactant	(G) Polyethylene glycol fatty acid ester

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:

II. 32 Notices of Commencement From: 03/16/02 to 03/31/02

Case No.	Received Date	Commencement/Import Date	Chemical
P-00-0160	03/29/02	03/04/02	(G) Modified acrylate copolymer
P-00-0306	03/26/02	01/21/02	(S) Sulfuric acid, dimethyl ester, compound with alpha,alpha′,alpha′′,alpha′′′-[1,6-hexanediylbis (nitrilodi-2,1-ethanediyl)] tetrakis [omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)]
P-00-0363	04/01/02	03/13/02	(G) Asphatic ester
P-00-0520	03/29/02	03/11/02	(G) Perfluoroalkyl epoxide
P-00-1048	03/21/02	03/06/02	(G) Alkyl metal silicate
P-00-1145	03/26/02	01/23/02	(S) Hexanoic acid, 5-methyl-
P-01-0031	03/22/02	02/28/02	(G) Amine phosphate
P-01-0193	03/29/02	03/14/02	(G) Styrene-methacrylate copolymer
P-01-0319	03/18/02	03/11/02	(G) Vinyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxane
P-01-0467	03/21/02	03/07/02	(G) Organic transition metal complex
P-01-0525	03/18/02	10/10/01	(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
P-01-0832	03/20/02	03/11/02	(G) Polymeric acrylic ester
P-01-0946	04/01/02	01/18/02	(G) Alkoxylated fatty amine
P-01-0947	04/01/02	03/11/02	(G) Meko blocked aromatic polyisocyanate based on tdi
P-02-0036	03/20/02	02/15/02	(S) Imidazolium compounds, 2-(C15-17 and C17 unsaturated branched and linear alkyl)-1-ethyl-4,5-dihydro-3-(hydroxyethyl), et sulfates (salts)
P-02-0037	03/20/02	02/22/02	(S) Imidazolium compounds, 2-(C15-17 and C17-unsaturated branched and linear alkyl)-1-[2-(C16-18 and C18 branched and linear amido)ethyl]-3-ethyl-4,5-dihydro, et sulfates
P-02-0038	03/18/02	02/20/02	(G) Modified acrylic emulsion
P-02-0070	03/20/02	02/27/02	(S) 2-propenoic acid, polymer with sodium 4-ethenylbenzenesulfonate
P-02-0081	03/29/02	03/14/02	(G) Styrene-methacrylate copolymer
P-02-0082	03/29/02	03/14/02	(G) Styrene-methacrylate copolymer
P-02-0083	03/29/02	03/14/02	(G) Styrene-methacrylate copolymer
P-02-0084	03/29/02	03/14/02	(G) Styrene-methacrylate copolymer
P-02-0085	03/29/02	03/14/02	(G) Styrene-methacrylate copolymer
P-02-0105	03/27/02	03/18/02	(S) 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 5-sulfo-, monosodium salt, polymer with 1,3, benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,2-ethanediol, 2,2′-[1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy)]bis[ethanol] and 2,2′-oxybis[ethanol]
P-02-0110	03/21/02	03/12/02	(S) Tantalum, tris(n-ethylethanaminato)[2-methyl-2-propanaminato(2-)]-, (t-4)-
P-02-0122	03/27/02	03/21/02	(G) Sodium salt of a disubstituted diazo-amino-hydroxy-naphthalenedisulfonic acid
P-02-0140	03/25/02	03/13/02	(G) Acrylic copolymer polyurethane dispersion
P-02-0148	03/25/02	03/20/02	(G) Polyester resin
P-93-0512	03/27/02	02/14/02	(G) Zinc dialkyldithiocarbamate
P-94-0991	03/18/02	02/19/02	(G) Acrylic modified epoxy ester
P-96-0066	03/21/02	03/05/02	(G) Hydroxy functional polyester
P-96-0172	04/03/02	03/14/02	(G) Mono and di-amine salt carboxylate

List of Subjects

• Environmental protection
• Chemicals
• Premanufacturer notices

Dated: April 26, 2002.

Mary Louise Hewlett,

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