01-19757. 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 18, 2001 to July 6, 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-51974 and the specific PMN number, must be received on or before September 6, 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-51974 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-51974. 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 OPPTS-51974 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-51974 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 June 18, 2001 to July 6, 2001, 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, 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.

I. 37 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 06/18/01 to 07/06/01

Case No.	Received Date	Projected Notice End Date	Manufacturer/Importer	Use	Chemical
P-01-0681	06/18/01	09/16/01	CBI	(G) Chemical intermediate	(G) Polyalkoxylated intermediate
P-01-0682	06/18/01	09/16/01	CBI	(G) Chemical intermediate	(G) Polyalkoxylated intermediate
P-01-0685	06/18/01	09/16/01	The Dow Chemical Company	(G) Manufacture of polyalkoxylate, alkylamine initiated	(G) Alkylamine, alkoxylated
P-01-0686	06/18/01	09/16/01	The Dow Chemical Company	(G) Polyurethane foam	(G) Alkylamine initiated, alkylene oxide polymer
P-01-0687	06/19/01	09/17/01	King Industries, Inc.	(S) Catalyst for polymer crosslinking;corrosion inhibitor and demulsifier additive;catalyst for coatings; metal chelating agent	(G) Alkyl aryl sulfonic acid
P-01-0688	06/19/01	09/17/01	King Industries, Inc.	(S) Rust and corrosion inhibitor for industrial lubricants;rust and corrosion inhibitor for coatings; additive for coatings	(G) Alkyl aryl sulfonate, calcium salt
P-01-0689	06/19/01	09/17/01	BASF Corporation	(S) Uv-printing inks; optical film coating	(G) Substituted alkyl ester acid
P-01-0690	06/19/01	09/17/01	CBI	(G) Multipurpose adhesive, open, nondispersive use; laminating adhesive, open, nondispersive use	(G) Polyurethane prepolymer;polyurethane adhesive
P-01-0691	06/19/01	09/17/01	CIBA Specialty Chem. Corp., Colors Division	(G) Textile dye	(G) 2-anthracenesulfonic acid, 4-[[3-(acetylamino)phenyl]amino]-1-amino-9,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxo-, compd. with substituted amine polymer
P-01-0692	06/19/01	09/17/01	CBI	(G) Industrial intermediate which is compounded with pigments and binders before being coated onto paper for carbonless copy paper applications	(G) Metal salicylate
P-01-0693	06/21/01	09/19/01	CBI	(G) Resin coating	(G) Polyester resin
P-01-0694	06/26/01	09/24/01	CBI	(S) Uv absorber for textile fibers	(G) Bis(substituted)-1,3-benzenediamine
P-01-0695	06/26/01	09/24/01	CBI	(G) Cleaner additive	(G) Acrylic polymer
P-01-0696	06/27/01	09/25/01	CBI	(G) Non-dispersive use	(G) Blocked aromatic isocyanate
P-01-0697	06/28/01	09/26/01	CBI	(G) Wood coating	(G) Acrylic copolymer
P-01-0698	06/29/01	09/27/01	CBI	(G) The notified substance will be used as an ashless inhibitor in formulations for internal combustion engine lubrication	(G) Alkene adduct, alkenoic acid ester, sulfurized
P-01-0699	06/29/01	09/27/01	CBI	(G) The notified substance will be used as a detergent/inhibitor in formulations for internal combustion engine lubrication	(G) Alkene adduct, calcium phenate, sulfurized
P-01-0700	06/29/01	09/27/01	CBI	(G) Lubricant	(G) Salt of a phosphate ester
P-01-0701	06/29/01	09/27/01	Cognis corporation	(G) Surfactant, solubilizer, emulsifier, defoamer	(S) Alcohols, C14-18 and C16-18-unsatd., propoxylated
P-01-0702	07/02/01	09/30/01	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive use as an emulsifying agent	(S) Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-(2-ethylhexyl)-omega-hydroxy-, 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate
P-01-0703	07/02/01	09/30/01	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive use as an emulsifying agent	(S) Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy-, mono-C10-16-alkyl esters, citrates
P-01-0704	07/02/01	09/30/01	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive use as an emulsifying agent	(S) Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxy-, mono-C10-18-alkyl esters, citrates
P-01-0705	07/02/01	09/30/01	CBI	(S) Prepolymer for polyurethane elastomer	(G) Aliphatic polyester polybutadiene polyurethane
P-01-0706	07/03/01	10/01/01	CBI	(G) Energy curable compounds	(S) Fatty acids, C18-unsatd., dimers, polymers with acrylic acid and 1,3,5-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6(1 h,3 h,5 h)-trione
P-01-0707	07/03/01	10/01/01	CBI	(G) Energy curable compounds	(S) Fatty acids, C18-unsatd., dimers, hydrogenated, polymers with acrylic acid and 1,3,5-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6(1 h,3 h,5 h)-trione
P-01-0708	07/03/01	10/01/01	CBI	(G) Chemical intermediate	(G) Polyalkoxylated aromatic amine
P-01-0709	07/03/01	10/01/01	CBI	(G) Polymer-bound chromophore	(G) Polyalkoxylated aromatic chromophore
P-01-0710	07/03/01	10/01/01	CBI	(G) Polymeric colorant	(G) Chromophore substituted polyoxyalkylene
P-01-0711	07/03/01	10/01/01	CBI	(G) Polymeric colorant	(G) Chromophore substituted polyoxyalkylene
P-01-0712	07/03/01	10/01/01	CBI	(G) Polymeric colorant	(G) Chromophore substituted polyoxyalkylene tint
P-01-0713	07/03/01	10/01/01	CBI	(G) Polymeric colorant	(G) Chromophore substituted polyoxyalkylene tint
P-01-0714	07/03/01	10/01/01	BASF Corporation	(S) Stabilizing agent for manufacturing expandable polymer beads	(S) Diphodphoric acid, magnesium salt (1:2)
P-01-0715	07/03/01	10/01/01	CBI	(G) Component of coatings, inks, adhesives etc.	(G) Polyurethane
P-01-0716	07/03/01	10/01/01	CBI	(G) Lubricationg grease	(G) Polyurea
P-01-0717	07/05/01	10/03/01	Bimax, Inc.	(G) Monomer (macromer) for use in the manufacture of copolymers to be used in water treatment	(S) Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-sulfo-omega-(2-propenyloxy)-, ammonium salt
P-01-0718	07/05/01	10/03/01	CBI	(G) Binder of pigment	(G) Rosin modified phenolic resin
P-01-0719	07/05/01	10/03/01	Eastman Chemical Company	(G) Flotation aid, chemical intermediate, fuel additive, inhibitor	(S) Benzene, 1,4-bis(1-methylethyl)-, oxidized, hydrolyzed, by-products from

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. 45 Notices of Commencement From: 06/18/01 to 07/06/01

Case No.	Received Date	Commencement/Import Date	Chemical
P-00-0017	06/29/01	06/11/01	(S) Cyclopentene, polymer with 1,3-butadiene, 1-butene, (2 e)-2-butene, (2 z)-2-butene, 2-methyl-1-propene and 1,3-pentadiene
P-00-0368	06/19/01	06/07/01	(G) Benzenesulfonamide derivative
P-00-0507	06/22/01	06/06/01	(S) Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane and [(2-propenyloxy)methyl]oxirane
P-00-0693	06/29/01	06/05/01	(G) Epoxy -nitrile rubber adduct
P-00-0749	06/26/01	05/31/01	(G) Polycarboxylic acid, zirconium salt
P-00-0753	06/29/01	06/18/01	(G) Azo maroon pigment
P-00-0891	06/25/01	06/11/01	(G) Polyester resin
P-00-0898	06/29/01	06/13/01	(G) Amine salt
P-00-0950	06/18/01	06/06/01	(S) 2-propenoic acid, polymer with ethenylphosphonic acid
P-00-0979	07/03/01	06/08/01	(G) Urethane acrylate
P-00-0980	07/03/01	06/08/01	(G) Urethane acrylate
P-00-1009	06/25/01	06/17/01	(G) Quarternary ammonium salt polymer
P-00-1038	06/26/01	06/11/01	(G) Magnesium phenate
P-00-1054	07/06/01	06/29/01	(S) 3-butn-1-ol
P-00-1111	07/03/01	06/20/01	(G) Unsaturated urethane acrylate resin
P-00-1120	06/25/01	06/11/01	(G) Polyester resin
P-00-1135	07/03/01	06/04/01	(G) Acrylic polymer on the basis of n-hexyl methacrylate
P-00-1137	06/26/01	05/25/01	(G) Polyurethane dispersion
P-00-1182	07/03/01	05/18/01	(G) Propanoic acid, compds. with bisphenol a-an epoxy resin-epichlorohydrin-ethylenediamine-polyethylene glycol polymer-glycidyl o-tolyl ether reaction products
P-01-0042	07/03/01	06/20/01	(G) Polyether epoxy polyurethane
P-01-0061	07/03/01	05/18/01	(G) Reaction products of polypropylene glycol diamine with an epoxide
P-01-0066	07/03/01	05/18/01	(G) Propanenitrile, 3-[[6-amino-2,2,4(or 2,4,4)-trimethylhexyl]amino]-, polymers with 5-amino-1,3,3-trimethylcyclohexanemethanamine, bisphenol a, bisphenol a-epichlorohydrin polymer-2,2,4(or 2,4,4)-trimethyl-1,6-hexanediamine reaction products, with glycidyl o-tolyl ether and an epoxide
P-01-0107	07/02/01	06/08/01	(G) Modified aliphatic isocyanate
P-01-0131	06/18/01	04/01/01	(G) Fatty acid esters of hydroxy functional carboxylic acid
P-01-0152	06/19/01	06/14/01	(G) 4-alkoxy-alkyl-substituted-diphenylamine
P-01-0205	06/29/01	05/14/01	(S) Formaldehyde. polymer with 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene
P-01-0223	07/02/01	05/31/01	(G) Xanthylium, 3,6-bis(methylamino)-9-(2-sulfophenyl)-, n,n′-bis(mixed 2-substituted phenyl) derivs., inner salts
P-01-0227	06/18/01	05/29/01	(G) Decyl 4-nitrobenzene derivative
P-01-0237	06/25/01	06/05/01	(G) Acrylic polymer salt
P-01-0239	06/19/01	06/13/01	(G) Part acrylated epoxy cresol novolac acrylate
P-01-0240	06/19/01	06/13/01	(G) Carboxylated epoxy cresol novolac acrylate
P-01-0271	06/26/01	06/08/01	(G) Modified melamine formaldehyde resin
P-01-0311	06/19/01	06/13/01	(S) Hexanoic acid, 3,5,5-trimethyl-, compd. with 2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethanol (1:1)
P-01-0338	06/27/01	06/07/01	(G) Styrene/acrylic copolymer
P-01-0355	06/18/01	06/05/01	(G) N,N′ substituted aniline sulfonic acid, sodium salt
P-01-0358	06/25/01	05/25/01	(G) Polyether polyurethane methacrylic graft copolymer
P-01-0363	07/06/01	06/03/01	(G) Polycarbonate
P-01-0377	06/29/01	06/21/01	(G) Carbodiimide crosslinker
P-01-0403	07/02/01	06/25/01	(G) Aceto acetate functional epoxy
P-01-0426	06/25/01	06/18/01	(G) Acrylic-modified polyurethane
P-01-0427	06/25/01	06/14/01	(S) Acetic acid ethenyl ester, polymer with ethenol, cyclic acetal with benzaldehyde
P-92-0793	06/21/01	06/15/01	(G) Modified acrylic polymer
P-95-1958	06/19/01	05/31/01	(G) Cyclic amine-ketone adduct, reduced
P-98-1011	06/25/01	05/24/01	(G) Acrylic acid based polymer
P-99-0902	07/03/01	06/27/01	(G) Dialkyldiallylammonium halide with unsaturated phosphonic acid, acrylamido alkyl propane sulfonic acid ammonium salt, and two acrylic monomers

List of Subjects

• Environmental protection
• Chemicals
• Premanufacturer notices

Dated: July 30, 2001.

Deborah A. Williams,

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