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[FR Doc No: 94-2698]


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[Federal Register: February 9, 1994]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-30281A]; FRL-4757-2]

 

Dow Chemical Co.; Approval of Pesticide Product Registrations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces Agency approval of applications 
submitted by Dow Chemical Co., to register the pesticide products 
Antimicrobial DTEA 15% and Antimicrobial DTEA Technical containing 
active ingredients not included in any previously registered products 
pursuant to the provisions of section 3(c)(5) of the Federal 
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: Ruth Douglas, Product Manager 
(PM) 32, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs, 
401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460. Office location and telephone 
number: Rm. 278, CM #2, Environmental Protection Agency, 1921 Jefferson 
Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202, (703-305-7964).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA issued a notice, published in the 
Federal Register of May 27, 1987 (52 FR 19768), which announced that 
Dow Chemical Company, P.O. 1706, Midland, MI 48674, had submitted 
applications to register the pesticide products Antimicrobial DTEA 15% 
and Antimicrobial DTEA Technical (EPA File Symbols 464-ARO and 464-
AEN), containing the active ingredients 2-(decylthio)ethaneamine, 
hydrochloride salt and 2-(decylthio)ethaneamine at 15 and 99.8 percent 
respectively, active ingredients not included in any previously 
registered products. 
    The applications were approved on October 20, 1993, as 
Antimicrobial DTEA 15% to control bacterial, fungal, and algal slimes 
in recirculating cooling water systems (EPA Registration Number 464-
619) and Antimicrobial DTEA Technical for manufacturing use only (EPA 
Registration Number 464-620). 
    The Agency has considered all required data on risks associated 
with the proposed use of 2-(decylthio)ethaneamine, hydrochloride salt 
and 2-(decylthio)ethaneamine, and information on social, economic, and 
environmental benefits to be derived from use. Specifically, the Agency 
has considered the nature of the chemical and its pattern of use, 
application methods and rates, and level and extent of potential 
exposure. Based on these reviews, the Agency was able to make basic 
health safety determinations which show that use of 2-
(decylthio)ethaneamine, hydrochloride salt and 2-(decylthio)ethaneamine 
when used in accordance with widespread and commonly recognized 
practice, will not generally cause unreasonable adverse effects to the 
environment.
    More detailed information on these registrations is contained in a 
Chemical Fact Sheet on 2-(decylthio)ethaneamine, hydrochloride salt and 
2-(decylthio)ethaneamine.
    A copy of this fact sheet, which provides a summary description of 
the chemical, use patterns and formulations, science findings, and the 
Agency's regulatory position and rationale, may be obtained from the 
National Technical Information Service (NTIS), 5285 Port Royal Road, 
Springfield, VA 22161.
    In accordance with section 3(c)(2) of FIFRA, a copy of the approved 
label and the list of data references used to support registration are 
available for public inspection in the office of the Product Manager. 
The data and other scientific information used to support registration, 
except for material specifically protected by section 10 of FIFRA, are 
available for public inspection in the Public Response and Program 
Resources Branch, Field Operations Division (7506C), Office of 
Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. 1132, CM #2, 
Arlington, VA 22202 (703-305-5805). Requests for data must be made in 
accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act and 
must be addressed to the Freedom of Information Office (A-101), 401 M 
St., SW., Washington, D.C. 20460. Such requests should: (1) Identify 
the product name and registration number and (2) specify the data or 
information desired.

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests, Product 
registration.

    Dated: January 26, 1994.

Douglas D. Campt,
Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.

[FR Doc. 94-2698 Filed 2-8-94; 8:45 am]
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