00-24437. 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 July 24, 2000 to August 11, 2000, consists of 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.

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-51951 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-51951. 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, 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-51951 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-51951 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 July 24, 2000 to August 11, 2000, 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.

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. 61 Premanufacture Notices Received From: 07/24/00 to 08/11/00

Case No.	Received Date	Projected Notice End Date	Manufacturer/Importer	Use	Chemical
P-00-1053	07/25/00	10/23/00	CBI	(S) Paper	(G) Naphthalene sulfonic acid derivative
P-00-1054	07/25/00	10/23/00	Bedoukian Research, Inc.	(S) Chemical intermediate-pharmaceutical products.; chemical intermediae for flavor/fragrance products (ffdca); chemical intermediate for non-cosmetic applications: soaps, detergents, air-fresheners, scented paper, etc.*	(S) 3-butn-1-ol
P-00-1055	07/24/00	10/22/00	Bic USA Inc.	(G) A colorant for ink	(G) Sulfonated-copper phthalocyanine salt of a triarylmethane dye
P-00-1056	07/25/00	10/23/00	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive use	(G) Polyester resin
P-00-1057	07/27/00	10/25/00	CBI	(S) Paper dye	(G) Azo dye, copper complex
P-00-1058	07/27/00	10/25/00	CBI	(S) Component of wire enamels used in electrical industry	(G) Aromatic dicarboxylic acid polymer with 1,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxo-5-isobenzofuran-carboxylic acid and 1,1′-methylenebis[4-isocyanatobenzene]
P-00-1059	07/27/00	10/25/00	3M Company	(S) Adhesion promoter	(G) Alkylstyryl polyurea resin
P-00-1060	07/27/00	10/25/00	CBI	(G) Coating additive for open, non-dispersive use	(G) Magnesium salt of phosphate ester
P-00-1061	07/27/00	10/25/00	E.I. Du pont De Nemours & Company, Inc. (dupont)	(G) Elastomeric parts	(G) Modified ethylene/methyl acrylate copolymer
P-00-1062	07/27/00	10/25/00	Vantico Inc.	(S) Cure agent for epoxy floor coating; cure agent for epoxy tank linings; cure agent for maintenance coatings	(G) 4,4′-(1-methylethylidene)bisphenol, polymer with (chloromethyl)oxirane and a diamine
P-00-1063	07/31/00	10/29/00	International Flavors and Fragrances, Inc.	(S) Raw material for use in fragrances for soaps, detergents, cleaners and other household products	(S) Benzenepropanal, 4-(1-methylethyl)-*
P-00-1064	07/31/00	10/29/00	Orient Corporation of America	(S) Charge stabilizer for lectro-photo copy toner	(S) Ferrate(1-), bis[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2-(hydroxy-.kappa.o)benzoato(2-)-.kappa.o]-, hydrogen*
P-00-1065	07/31/00	10/29/00	CBI	(G) Intermediate	(S) Methanesulfonamide,1,1,1,-trifluoro-n-[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl]-*
P-00-1066	07/31/00	10/29/00	CBI	(G) Destructive use	(G) Methacrylic acid copolymer
P-00-1067	07/28/00	10/26/00	CBI	(G) Oil lubricity modifier	(G) Linear alkyl polyhydroxypolyester
P-00-1068	07/31/00	10/29/00	Mitsui Chemicals America, Inc.	(G) Encapsulating or impregnation	(S) Oxirane, 2,2′-[[1- [4-[1-methyl-1-[4-(oxiranylmethoxy)phenyl]ethyl]phenyl] ethylidene]bis(4,1-phenyleneoxymethylene)]bis-*
P-00-1069	07/31/00	10/29/00	Mitsui Chemicals America, Inc.	(G) Encapsulating or impregnation	(S) 2-propanol, 1,3-bis[4-[1- [4-[1-methyl-1-[4-(oxiranylmethoxy)phenyl] ethyl]phenyl]-1-[4-(oxiranylmethoxy) phenyl]ethyl]phenoxy]-*
P-00-1070	07/31/00	10/29/00	CBI	(G) Additive to security inks dispersive use.	(G) Phosphomolybdo tungstic acid complex of a quaternary amine.
P-00-1071	08/01/00	10/30/00	Atofina Chemicals, Inc.	(S) Paper sizing agent for high end inkjet paper	(S) 2,5-furandione, telomer with ethenylbenzene and (1-methylethyl)benzene, 3-(dimethylamino)propyl imide, acetates*
P-00-1072	08/01/00	10/30/00	Atofina Chemicals, Inc.	(S) Paper sizing agent for high end inkjet paper	(S) 2,5-furandione, telomer with ethenylbenzene and (1-methylethyl)benzene, 3-(dimethylamino)propyl imide, sulfates*
P-00-1073	08/01/00	10/30/00	Atofina Chemicals, Inc.	(S) Paper sizing agent for high end inkjet paper	(S) 2,5-furandione, telomer with ethenylbenzene and (1-methylethyl)benzene, 3-(dimethylamino)propyl imide, phosphates*
P-00-1074	08/01/00	10/30/00	Atofina Chemicals, Inc.	(S) Paper sizing agent for high end inkjet paper	(S) 2,5-furandione, telomer with ethenylbenzene and (1-methylethyl)benzene, 3-(dimethylamino)propyl imide, methanesulfonates*
P-00-1075	08/01/00	10/30/00	Atofina Chemicals, Inc.	(S) Paper sizing agent for high end inkjet paper	(S) 2,5-furandione, telomer with ethenylbenzene and (1-methylethyl)benzene, 3-(dimethylamino)propyl imide, hydrochlorides*
P-00-1076	08/01/00	10/30/00	CBI	(G) Acrylic copolymer salt	(G) Acrylic copolymer salt
P-00-1077	08/01/00	10/30/00	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive use	(G) Ferric complex
P-00-1078	08/01/00	10/30/00	CBI	(G) Fuel additive	(G) Potassium sulfonate
P-00-1079	08/02/00	10/31/00	CBI	(G) Printing ink.	(G) Fatty acid, C18-unsatd., dimers, polymers with hexamethylenediamine, acyclic diamine, monocarboxylic acid and a diacarboxylic acid.
P-00-1080	08/02/00	10/31/00	CBI	(G) Printing ink.	(G) Fatty acid, C18-unsatd., dimers, polymers with hexamethylenediamine, a cyclic diamine, a monocarboxylic acid and a diacarboxylic acid.
P-00-1081	08/02/00	10/31/00	CBI	(G) Printing ink.	(G) Fatty acid, C18-unsatd., dimers, polymers with ethylenediamine, hexamethylenediamine, a cyclic diamine, monocarboxylic acid and a diacarboxylic acid.
P-00-1082	08/02/00	10/31/00	CBI	(G) Printing ink.	(G) Fatty acid, C18-unsatd., dimers, polymers with ethylenediamine, hexamethylenediamine, propanoic acid, a cyclic diamine, monocarboxylic acid and a diacarboxylic acid.
P-00-1083	08/02/00	10/31/00	CBI	(G) Printing ink.	(G) Fatty acid, C18-unsatd., dimers, polymers with ethylenediamine, hexamethylenediamine, propanoic acid, a cyclic diamine, monocarboxylic acid and a diacarboxylic acid and polymerized fatty acids.
P-00-1084	08/02/00	10/31/00	CBI	(G) Printing ink.	(G) Fatty acid, C18-unsatd., dimers, polymers with ethylenediamine, hexamethylenediamine, a cyclic diamine, monocarboxylic acid, dicarboxylic and polymerized fatty acids*
P-00-1085	08/02/00	10/31/00	3M company	(G) Surfactant	(G) Fluoroacrylate copolymer
P-00-1086	08/02/00	10/31/00	CBI	(G) Strong base used to perform proton abstractions	(G) Potassium amide salt
P-00-1087	08/02/00	10/31/00	CBI	(G) Chemical intermediate used in the synthesis of chemicals and polymers	(G) Di-alkyl borane
P-00-1088	08/02/00	10/31/00	CBI	(G) Reagent for organic synthesis	(G) Potassium alkoxide
P-00-1089	08/02/00	10/31/00	CBI	(G) Chemical intermediate used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticls	(G) Alkali metal alkyl borohydride
P-00-1090	08/02/00	10/31/00	CBI	(G) Synthetic paper size emulsifier	(G) Modified cationic acrylamide polymer
P-00-1091	08/02/00	10/31/00	3M Company	(G) Paper or film coating	(G) Neutralized acrylate polymer
P-00-1092	08/02/00	10/31/00	3M Company	(G) Surfactant	(G) Perfluoroalkyl derivative
P-00-1093	08/02/00	10/31/00	3M Company	(G) Surfactant	(G) Fluoroacrylate copolymer
P-00-1094	08/02/00	10/31/00	CBI	(G) Dye	(G) Sodium salt of a naphthalene azo dyestuff
P-00-1095	08/04/00	11/02/00	CBI	(G) Moisture curing polyurethane adhesives	(G) Isocyanate terminated urethane polymer
P-00-1096	08/04/00	11/02/00	Solutia Inc.	(S) Solid reactive curing agent for uv-cured powder coatings	(G) Methacrylated aliphatic urethane
P-00-1097	08/04/00	11/02/00	CBI	(G) Cocatalyst	(S) Aluminoxanes, iso-bu, branched, cyclic and linear*
P-00-1098	08/04/00	11/02/00	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive (resin)	(G) Prepolymer based on aliphatic polyisocyanate
P-00-1099	08/07/00	11/05/00	CBI	(G) infrared absorber	(G) A functionalized polymethine infrared absorber
P-00-1100	08/07/00	11/05/00	CBI	(G) Coating	(G) Terpolymer condensate
P-00-1101	08/08/00	11/06/00	Kelmar industries, Inc.	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Alkyl silsesquioxanes
P-00-1102	08/08/00	11/06/00	Kelmar industries, Inc.	(G) Lubricant additive	(G) Alkyl silsesquioxanes
P-00-1103	08/08/00	11/06/00	CBI	(G) Used as an industrial laminating adhesive	(G) Aromatic isocyanate-polyester-polyether base urethane prepolymer with excess isocyanate
P-00-1104	08/09/00	11/07/00	CBI	(S) Base/top coat binder for leather finishing	(G) Block polymer of aromaticdiacid with alkane diamines, polysubstituted cycloalkanes and alkanediols
P-00-1105	08/11/00	11/09/00	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive use	(G) Hydroxy functional amino ester
P-00-1106	08/10/00	11/08/00	Degussa-huls corporation	(S) Industrial annealing lacquer for metalworking	(G) Polymer of aliphatic/aromatic polycarboxylic acids and aliphatic /alicyclic polyols, neutralized with alkanolamine
P-00-1107	08/10/00	11/08/00	CBI	(G) Anti-wear additive used in mineral oil industry (contained and dispersive uses)	(G) Polycarboxylate based on natural fatty acids
P-00-1108	08/09/00	11/07/00	CBI	(G) Plasticizer	(G) Modified cyclohexane esters
P-00-1109	08/11/00	11/09/00	CBI	(S) Tube extrusion;injection molding	(G) Polyolefin-polyamide
P-00-1110	08/11/00	11/09/00	CBI	(S) Tube extrusion;injection molding	(G) Polyolefin-polyamide
P-00-1111	08/11/00	11/09/00	CBI	(G) Open, non-dispersive (resin)	(G) Unsaturated urethane acrylate resin
P-00-1112	08/11/00	11/09/00	CBI	(G) Amine synergists for coatings and inks	(G) Amino acrylate
P-00-1113	08/11/00	11/09/00	CBI	(G) Amine synergists for coatings and inks	(G) Amino acrylate

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. 55 Notices of Commencement From: 07/24/00 to 08/11/00

Case No.	Received Date	Commencement/Import Date	Chemical
P-00-0104	08/04/00	07/11/00	(S) 1h-benzimidazolium, 2-(6-methoxy-2-benzofuranyl)-1,3-dimethyl-5-(methylsulfonyl)-, acetate, acetate*
P-00-0178	08/10/00	07/26/00	(G) Modified acrylic polymer
P-00-0345	07/25/00	06/22/00	(G) Styrene acrylate;acrylic polymer
P-00-0351	08/07/00	07/24/00	(G) Sulphonated azo dye
P-00-0370	08/07/00	07/05/00	(G) Aliphatic alcohol
P-00-0372	08/07/00	07/11/00	(G) Acrylic monomer
P-00-0447	07/31/00	06/27/00	(G) Polyester polyol
P-00-0492	08/03/00	08/01/00	(G) Chelated metal complexes
P-00-0506	07/25/00	07/03/00	(G) Sodium salt of a naphthalene azo dyestuff
P-00-0513	07/28/00	07/11/00	(G) Arylazo substituted sufonated naphthalene compound
P-00-0516	07/28/00	07/11/00	(G) Sulfonated dioxazine compound
P-00-0517	07/28/00	07/11/00	(G) Arylazo substituted sulfonated naphthalene compound
P-00-0527	08/11/00	08/02/00	(G) Polyester resin
P-00-0539	08/01/00	07/26/00	(G) Blocked polyisocyanate
P-00-0540	08/04/00	07/03/00	(G) Saturated dicarboxylic acid, polymer with polyester, polyamide and substituted carboxylic acids
P-00-0557	08/07/00	07/11/00	(G) Epoxy modified saturated polyester resin
P-00-0564	08/07/00	07/11/00	(G) Saturated polyester resin solid
P-00-0565	08/01/00	07/24/00	(G) Azo violet pigment
P-00-0567	07/25/00	07/05/00	(G) Melamine
P-00-0578	07/25/00	06/28/00	(G) Polyester
P-00-0587	07/28/00	07/10/00	(G) Amine terminated resin
P-00-0618	08/11/00	07/11/00	(G) Substituted hydroxy alkane ether
P-00-0621	08/01/00	07/07/00	(G) Long chain fatty acids, polymer with a polyoxyalkylene and a cyclic diacid
P-00-0640	07/25/00	06/30/00	(G) Alkyd emulsion
P-00-0647	07/25/00	07/12/00	(G) Fatty acids, tall -oil, polymers with diamine, 5 (or 6) -carboxy-4-hexyl-2-cyclohexene-1-octanoic acid, fumaric acid, polyol, maleic anhydride, pentaerythritol and rosin)
P-00-0655	08/11/00	08/03/00	(G) Aromatic urethane
P-00-0656	08/04/00	07/07/00	(G) Alkenyl ester
P-00-0681	08/11/00	08/01/00	(G) Isocyanate—functional polyester polyurethane
P-00-0687	08/07/00	07/24/00	(G) Polyetherurethane and polyurea copolymer
P-00-0692	08/04/00	07/24/00	(G) Aliphatic polyurethane
P-00-0695	08/07/00	07/25/00	(G) Perfluoroalkylated polyamino acid
P-00-0713	07/28/00	07/17/00	(G) Arylazo substituted sulfonated naphthalene compound
P-00-0724	07/31/00	07/21/00	(G) Polyether modified acrylic
P-00-0734	08/03/00	07/25/00	(G) Substituted heterocyclic metal complex
P-96-0094	07/27/00	07/06/00	(S) N,n-diethylethanamine trihydrofluoride
P-96-0677	07/28/00	07/17/00	(G) 2-propenoic acid copolymer
P-97-0565	08/03/00	05/12/00	(G) Poly carboxylic acid, sodium salt
P-98-1179	08/01/00	07/06/00	(S) 2-butenedioic acid (z)-, mono-C8-C11-isoalkyl esters, C9 rich*
P-98-1180	08/01/00	07/06/00	(S) 2-butenedioic acid (z)-, mono-C9-C11-isoalkyl esters, C10 rich*
P-99-0160	07/31/00	07/24/00	(G) Modified acrylic polymer
P-99-0366	07/27/00	07/18/00	(S) Silsesquioxanes, 3-aminopropyl, iso-bu, formates (salts)*
P-99-0519	07/31/00	07/30/00	(G) 1,1-diphenylethane, reaction products, distillation residues
P-99-0522	07/31/00	07/30/00	(G) Diphenylalkane, distillation residues
P-99-0593	07/31/00	07/30/00	(G) Polyethylbenzene bottoms, middle fraction, reaction products, distillation heavies
P-99-0594	07/31/00	07/30/00	(G) Polyethylbenzene bottoms, middle fraction, reaction products, distillation heavies
P-99-0640	08/02/00	07/03/00	(G) Organomodified polysiloxane resin
P-99-0943	07/31/00	07/16/00	(G) Polyurethane adhesive purge
P-99-0951	07/25/00	06/06/00	(G) Polyisobutene epoxide
P-99-0963	07/31/00	07/24/00	(G) Alkylether sulfate, sodium salt
P-99-1072	07/31/00	07/11/00	(G) Styrenated alkyd
P-99-1107	07/24/00	06/29/00	(S) 3,8,13-trioxa-4,7,9,12-tetrasilapentdecane, 4,12-diethoxy-4,7,7,9,9,12-hexamethyl-*
P-99-1108	07/24/00	06/29/00	(G) Fluorosilicone polymer
P-99-1201	08/03/00	07/25/00	(S) 2-propenoic acid, reaction products with chloroacetic acid and 4,5-dihydro-1h-imidazole-1-ethanamine 2-nortall-oil alkyl derivs., sodium salts*
P-99-1205	07/24/00	06/22/00	(S) 4,4′-(9 a-fluoren-9-ylidene) bis[2,6-dibromo]phenol*
P-99-1377	08/07/00	07/25/00	(G) Polydimethylsiloxane resin

List of Subjects

• Environmental protection
• Chemicals
• Premanufacturer notices

Dated: September 14, 2000.

Deborah A. Williams,

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