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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[OPPTS-44607; FRL-4773-4]

 

TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the receipt of test data on tributyl 
phosphate (TBP) (CAS No. 126-73-8), submitted pursuant to a final test 
rule. Test data were also received for acrylic acid (CAS No. 79-10-7) 
and 4-vinylcyclohexene (4-VCH) (CAS No. 100-40-3) pursuant to a testing 
consent order. All submissions were submitted under 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, (202) 554-1404, TDD (202) 554-0551.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 4(d) of TSCA requires EPA to publish 
a notice in the Federal Register reporting the receipt of test data 
submitted pursuant to test rules promulgated under section 4(a) within 
15 days after it is received. Under 40 CFR 790.60, all TSCA section 4 
consent orders must contain a statement that results of testing 
conducted pursuant to these testing consent orders will be announced to 
the public in accordance with section 4(d).

I. Test Data Submissions

    Test data for TBP were submitted by the Synthetic Organic Chemical 
Manufacturers Association, Inc., Tributal Phosphate Task Force on 
behalf of the test sponsors and pursuant to a test rule at 40 CFR 
799.5000. They were received by EPA on February 25, 1994. The 
submissions describe an oncogenicity study of TBP in the rat and in the 
mouse via dietary administration. This chemical is used in aircraft 
hydraulic fluids; for extraction and separation processes in the 
Plutonium Uranium Reduction Extraction process; as a defoamer in the 
paper industry; in textile sizers, inks, and lacquers; and as a 
plasticizer.
    Test data for acrylic acid were submitted by the Basic Acrylic 
Monomer Manufacturers Association on behalf of the test sponsors and 
pursuant to a testing consent order at 40 CFR 799.5000. They were 
received by EPA on March 10, 1994. The submissions describe a 
reproduction toxicity study with acrylic acid in rats: continuous 
administration in the drinking water over 2 generations; with one 
amendment. This chemical is used in surface coatings; polyacrylic acid 
and salts, including superabsorbant polymers, detergents, water 
treatment and dispersants; textiles and nonwovens; exports; adhesives 
and sealants; leather and polishes; paper coating; miscellaneous acid 
and ester uses, including specialty acrylates.
    Test data for 4-VCH were submitted by the Chemical Manufacturers 
Association Butadiene Panel on behalf of the test sponsors and pursuant 
to a testing consent order at 40 CFR 799.5000. They were received by 
EPA on March 15, 1994. The submission describes a subchronic toxicity 
study by the inhalation route in rats and mice. This chemical is used 
as an intermediate in the manufacture of 4-vinylcyclohexene mono- and 
diepoxides, which are used to make epoxy resins, polyesters, coatings, 
and plastics; and may also be used in the manufacture of flame 
retardants, insecticides, plasticizers, and antioxidants.
    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-44607). 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 Public Docket Office, rm. ET-G102, 
401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460.
    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Test data.

    Dated: April 4, 1994.

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

[FR Doc. 94-8575 Filed 4-8-94; 8:45 am]
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