97-19388. TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 141 (Wednesday, July 23, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 39520]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-19388]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPTS-44641; FRL-5730-9]


TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's receipt of test data on alkyl 
glycidyl ether (CAS No. 120547-52-6) and cyclohexane (CAS No. 110-82-
7). These data were submitted pursuant to enforceable testing consent 
agreements/orders issued by EPA under section 4 of 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. Telephone: [phone]; TDD: (202) 
554-0551; e-mail: [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under 40 CFR 790.60, all TSCA section 4 
enforceable consent agreements/orders must contain a statement that 
results of testing conducted pursuant to testing enforceable consent 
agreements/orders will be announced to the public in accordance with 
section 4(d).

I. Test Data Submissions

    Test data for alkyl glycidyl ether were submitted by the Society of 
the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI) Epoxy Resin Systems AGE Task Force. 
The following companies comprise the Task Force: Air Products and 
Chemicals Inc.; Callaway Chemical Company; Ciba-Geigy Corporation; CVC 
Specialty Chemicals; and Shell Chemical Company. The submission 
includes a final report entitled ``Micronucleus Cytogenetic Assay in 
Mice.'' This report was submitted in accordance with a TSCA section 4 
enforceable testing consent agreement/order at 40 CFR 799.5000 and was 
received by EPA on May 15, 1997. This chemical is used as an epoxy 
resin additive and as a modifier for other epoxides in flooring and 
adhesives.
    Test data for cyclohexane were submitted by the Cyclohexane Panel 
of the Chemical Manufacturers Association (CMA). The following test 
sponsors comprise the CMA Cyclohexane Panel: Chevron Chemical Company; 
CITGO Refining Chemicals Co., LP; E.I. du Pont de Nemours Company; 
Huntsman Corporation; Koch Industries Inc.; Phillips Petroleum Company; 
and Sun Company, Inc. The submission includes a final report entitled 
``Inhalation Developmental Toxicity Study of Cyclohexane in Rabbits.'' 
This report was submitted in accordance with a TSCA section 4 
enforceable testing consent agreement/order at 40 CFR 799.5000 and was 
received by EPA on June 16, 1997. Cyclohexane is found in a number of 
consumer products including spray paint and spray adhesive. It 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-44641). 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 
(also known as the TSCA Public Docket Office), Rm. B-607 Northeast 
Mall, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Requests for documents 
should be sent in writing to: Environmental Protection Agency, TSCA 
Nonconfidential Information Center (7407), 401 M St., SW., Washington, 
DC 20460 or fax: [phone] or e-mail: [e-mail].

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Test data.

    Dated: July 14, 1997.

Charles M. Auer,

Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics.

[FR Doc. 97-19388 Filed 7-22-97; 8:45 am]
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