E9-16928. 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 June 15, 2009 through July 3, 2009, 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.

DATES:

Comments identified by the specific PMN number or TME number, must be received on or before August 17, 2009.

ADDRESSES:

Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0507, by one of the following methods:

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
• Mail: Document Control Office (7407M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
• Hand Delivery: OPPT Document Control Office (DCO), EPA East Bldg., Rm. 6428, 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Attention: Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0507. 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]. Such deliveries are only accepted during the DCO's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information.

Instructions: Direct your comments to docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0507. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change and may be made available on-line at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-mail. The regulations.gov website is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public docket, visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at http://www.epa.gov/​epahome/​dockets.htm.

Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, select “Advanced Search,” then “Docket Search.” Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the “Submit” button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov website to view the docket index or access available documents. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available electronically at http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPPT Docket. The OPPT Docket is located in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) at Rm. 3334, EPA West Bldg., 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. The telephone number of the EPA/DC Public Reading Room is [phone], and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is [phone]. Docket visitors are required to show photographic identification, pass through a metal detector, and sign the EPA visitor log. All visitor bags are processed through an X-ray machine and subject to search. Visitors will be provided an EPA/DC badge that must be visible at all times in the building and returned upon departure.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Colby Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (7408M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; 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. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes 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 docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.

2. Tips for preparing your comments. When submitting comments, remember to:

i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number).

ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number.

iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes.

iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used.

v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced.

vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives.

vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats.

viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified.

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 June 15, 2009 through July 3, 2009, 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 I. to access additional non-CBI information that may be available.

In Table I of this unit, 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.—44 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 6/15/09 to 7/3/09

Case No.	Received Date	Projected Notice End Date	Manufacturer/Importer	Use	Chemical
P-09-0424	06/12/09	09/09/09	CBI	(G) Thermoset adhesive additive	(S) Siloxanes and silicones, di-me, bu group- and 3-[2-(3-carboxymethylene-1-oxopropoxy)ethoxy]propyl group-terminated
P-09-0425	06/15/09	09/12/09	Grafil, Inc.	(S) Precursor for carbonization/production of carbon fiber	(S) 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with 2-propenamide and 2-propenenitrile
P-09-0426	06/16/09	09/13/09	CBI	(S) Site limited, raw material, fully consumed import only	(G) Branched and linear alcohols
P-09-0427	06/16/09	09/13/09	CBI	(S) Epoxy adhesive system for production of electronic waters	(G) Phenol, 4,4′-(1-methylethylidene)bis-, polymer with 2-(chloromethyl)oxirane, reaction products with dithiol
P-09-0428	06/18/09	09/15/09	CBI	(G) Coating component	(G) Mixed metal oxide complex
P-09-0429	06/18/09	09/15/09	CBI	(G) Open-non-dispersive uses	(G) Silylated polymer
P-09-0430	06/18/09	09/15/09	Spectra Colors Corporation	(G) Dye for washable ink systems	(G) Polymeric monoazo compound
P-09-0431	06/18/09	09/15/09	Spectra Colors Corporation	(G) Dye for washable ink systems	(G) Polymeric monoazo compound
P-09-0432	06/18/09	09/15/09	Spectra Colors Corporation	(G) Dye for washable ink systems	(G) Polymeric monoazo triphenylmethane
P-09-0433	06/18/09	09/15/09	Spectra Colors Corporation	(G) Dye for washable ink systems	(G) Polymeric triphenylmethane
P-09-0434	06/19/09	09/16/09	Firmenich Inc.	(S) Aroma for use in fragrance mixtures, which in turn are used in perfumes, soaps, cleansers, etc.	(S) 7-octen-4-one, 2,6-dimethyl-
P-09-0435	06/19/09	09/16/09	Mane, USA	(G) Perfumery ingredient	(S) 6,8-dimethyl-7-nonenal
P-09-0436	06/19/09	09/16/09	CBI	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, C12-15-branched and linear alkyl esters, telomers with alkyl 2-[[(alkylthio)thioxomethyl]thio]-2-alkanoate, aminoalkyl methacrylate and alkyl methacrylate, tert-bu 2-ethylhexanoperoxoate-initiated
P-09-0437	06/19/09	09/16/09	Cytec Industries Inc.	(G) Binding resin	(G) Fatty acids, polymers with substituted carbocycles, alkyldiol, alkylaldehyde, substituted heterocycle, substituted alkyldiol, polymd. modified oil and resin acids, carboxymethyl ethers compounds with substituted alcohol.
P-09-0438	06/19/09	09/16/09	Cytec Industries Inc.	(G) Binding resin	(G) Fatty acids, polymers with substituted carbocycles, alkyldiol, alkylaldehyde, substituted heterocycle, substituted alkyldiol, polymd. modified oil and resin acids, carboxymethyl esters compounds with substituted alcohol.
P-09-0439	06/19/09	09/16/09	CBI	(S) Metal pre-treatment; coating formulations; filler treatment	(G) Silicones, aminomodified, hydroformiates
P-09-0440	06/22/09	09/19/09	CBI	(G) Unsaturated polyester resin for filled and fiber reinforced composites	(G) Unsaturated polyester resin
P-09-0441	06/23/09	09/20/09	CBI	(G) Blocked polyurethane prepolymer for heat curing metal assembly.	(G) Blocked polyurethane prepolymer
P-09-0442	06/25/09	09/22/09	CBI	(G) Used in the manufacture of polyurethane foam	(G) Organomodified silanic hydrogen fluid
P-09-0443	06/25/09	09/22/09	CBI	(G) Used in the manufacture of polyurethane foam	(G) Modified silicone polyether copolymer
P-09-0444	06/25/09	09/22/09	Wacker Chemical Corporation	(S) Unprotonated polymer: chemical intermediate; protonated polymer textile softener	(G) Unprotonated polymer: polydimethylsiloxane hydroxyalkyl terminate, polymers with diisocyanate and aminoalkyl groups aliphatic amine blocked; protonated polymer: polydimethylsiloxane hydroxyalkyl terminated, polymers with diisocyanate and aminoalkyl groups aliphatic amine blocked, acetates
P-09-0445	06/25/09	09/02/09	Wacker Chemical Corporation	(S) Unprotonated polymer: chemical intermediate; protonated polymer textile softener	(G) Unprotonated polymer: polydimethylsiloxane hydroxyalkyl terminate, polymers with diisocyanate and aminoalkyl groups aliphatic amine blocked; protonated polymer: polydimethylsiloxane hydroxyalkyl terminated, polymers with diisocyanate and aminoalkyl groups aliphatic amine blocked, acetates
P-09-0446	06/22/09	09/19/09	Weylchem US Inc.	(G) Intermediate	(G) Toluene halo alkyl sulfo derivative sodium salt
P-09-0447	06/24/09	09/21/09	CBI	(G) Processin aid	(G) Sodium olefin sulfonate derivative
P-09-0448	06/24/09	09/21/09	CBI	(G) Processin aid	(G) Sodium olefin sulfonate derivative
P-09-0449	06/24/09	09/21/09	Eastman Chemical Company	(G) Chemical intermediate	(S) 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, trans-
P-09-0450	06/25/09	09/22/09	Ricoh Americas Corporation	(S) For use in copy machine developer	(G) Methyl methacrylate silyn siloxy methacrylate terpolymer
P-09-0451	06/25/09	09/22/09	CBI	(G) Dispersion additive	(G) Butanamide, N-[substituted phenyl]-[(alkoxynitrophenyl)diazenyl]-3-oxo-
P-09-0452	06/29/09	09/26/09	Oil Chem Technologies, Inc.	(S) Intermediate for oil recovery surfactant	(S) 13-decosen-1-amine, N, N-dimethyl-(13 Z)-
P-09-0453	06/30/09	09/27/09	CBI	(G) Adhesive Component	(G) Urethane prepolymer
P-09-0454	06/30/09	09/27/09	CBI	(G) Dispersive use for solventborne coatings systems	(G) Polyurethane
P-09-0455	06/30/09	09/27/09	The Dow Chemical Company	(S) Intermediate	(G) Ferrate (4-) [heteropolycycle]-ammonium compound
P-09-0456	06/30/09	09/27/09	The Dow Chemical Company	(S) Intermediate	(G) Sulfo-substituted metal heteropolycycle-mixed sodium salt
P-09-0459	06/29/09	09/26/09	CBI	(G) Polyurethane foam catalyst	(G) Amine carboxylate
P-09-0460	06/29/09	09/26/09	CBI	(G) Polyurethane foam catalyst	(G) Amine carboxylate
P-09-0461	06/29/09	09/26/09	CBI	(G) Polyurethane foam catalyst	(G) Amine carboxylate
P-09-0462	06/29/09	09/26/09	CBI	(G) Polyurethane foam catalyst	(G) Amine carboxylate
P-09-0463	06/30/09	09/27/09	CBI	(G) Specialty additive contained in an article	(G) Salt of polymer of methylenebis [isocyanatocarbomonocycle], alkanepolyols and amine derivatives
P-09-0464	06/29/09	09/26/09	CBI	(G) Contained use in energy production	(G) Ether amine phosphonate salt
P-09-0465	06/29/09	09/26/09	CBI	(G) Contained use in energy production	(G) Ether amine phosphonate salt
P-09-0466	06/29/09	09/26/09	CBI	(G) Contained use in energy production	(G) Ether amine phosphonate salt
P-09-0467	06/29/09	09/26/09	CBI	(G) Contained use in energy production	(G) Ether amine phosphonate salt
P-09-0468	06/29/09	09/26/09	CBI	(G) Contained use in energy production	(G) Ether amine phosphonate salt
P-09-0469	06/29/09	09/26/09	CBI	(G) Contained use in energy production	(G) Ether amine phosphonate salt

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

II.—2 Test Marketing Exemption Notices Received From: 6/15/09 to 7/3/09

Case No.	Received Date	Projected Notice End Date	Manufacturer/Importer	Use	Chemical
T-09-0013	06/19/09	08/02/09	Cytec Industries Inc.	(G) Binding resin	(G) Fatty acids, polymers with substituted carbocycles, alkyldiol, alkyladehyde, substituted heterocycle, substituted alkyldiol, polymd. modified oil and resin acids, carboxymethyl esters compounds with substituted alcohol.
T-09-0014	06/19/09	08/02/09	Cytec Industries Inc.	(G) Binding resin	(G) Fatty acids, polymers with substituted carbocycle, alkyldiol, alkylaldehyde, substituted heterocycle, substituted alkyldiol, polymd. modified oil and resin acids, carboxymethyl ethers compds. with substituted alcohol.

In Table III of this unit, EPA provides the following information (to the extent that such information is not claimed as CBI) on the Notices of Commencement to manufacture received:

III.—9 Notices of Commencement From: 6/15/09 to 7/3/09

Case No.	Received Date	Commencement Notice End Date	Chemical
P-04-0395	06/17/09	06/08/09	(G) Water soluble polymer dispersion
P-06-0349	06/16/09	05/28/09	(G) Fatty acid polymer with aliphatic diol and aromatic diacid
P-07-0303	06/23/09	05/25/09	(G) 2-propenoic acid, 1,1′-[2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediyl] ester, polymer with multifunctional isocyanate,pentaerythritol triacrylate-blocked
P-08-0446	06/18/09	06/01/09	(G) Poly(oxyalkylene) azo benzamide
P-08-0523	06/23/09	05/21/09	(G) TDI polyester polypropylene ethylene copolymer
P-08-0751	06/22/09	06/06/09	(G) Fluorinated acrylic copolymer
P-09-0110	06/16/09	05/12/09	(G) Alkyl ammonium tungstate complex
P-09-0192	06/16/09	06/10/09	(S) 1. 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid, 1,4-bis[2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]-1-[[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]methyl]ethyl] ester. (S) 2. 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid, 1,5-bis[2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]-1-[[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy]methyl]ethyl] ester.
P-09-0203	06/15/09	05/20/09	(G) Unsaturated urethane methacrylate

List of Subjects

• Environmental protection
• Chemicals
• Premanufacturer notices

Dated: July 9, 2009.

Chandler Sirmons,

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