[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 123 (Tuesday, June 28, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-15680]
[Federal Register: June 28, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-44610; FRL-4874-3]
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-
methylpyrrolidone (NMP) (CAS No. 872-50-4), submitted pursuant to a
testing consent order 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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under 40 CFR 790.60, all TSCA section 4
consent orders must contain a statement that 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 NMP were submitted by the NMP Producers Group, on
behalf of the test sponsors and pursuant to a testing consent order at
40 CFR 799.5000. They were received by EPA on May 24, 1994. The
submissions describe the subchronic oral toxicity 28-day feeding study
in rats and a repeated dose toxicity study in B6C3F1 Mice:
Administration in the diet for 4 weeks (range finding study) with NMP.
This chemical is an inert, stable, polar solvent that is used in a wide
variety of processes. Its commercial uses result from its strong and
frequently selective solvent power. One of the major uses of NMP is the
extraction of aromatics from lubricating oils. It is also used as a
medium for polymerization and as a solvent for finished polymer. It is
the preferred solvent in a variety of chemical reactions and the
manufacture of numerous chemical intermediates and end products such as
plastics, surface coatings, and pesticides. An important new use of
this chemical is as a substitute for methylene chloride in paint
strippers. NMP is also used in the recovery and purification of
acetylene, olefin, and diolefins, in the removal of sulfur compounds
from natural and refinery gases, and in the dehydration of natural gas.
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-44610). 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 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: June 14, 1994.
Charles M. Auer,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and
Toxics.
[FR Doc. 94-15680 Filed 6-27-94; 8:45 am]
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