[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 175 (Monday, September 11, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47174-47175]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-22496]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-44620; FRL-4976-1]


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 ethyl 
acetate (CAS No. 141-78-6) and diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (CAS No. 
1675-54-3) (DGEBPA), submitted pursuant to consent orders 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; 
e-mail: TSCA-H[email protected].

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). Under 
40 CFR 790.60, all results of testing conducted pursuant to a consent 
order must be announced to the public in accordance with section 4(d) 
of TSCA.

I. Test Data Submissions

    Test data for ethyl acetate were submitted by The Chemical 
Manufacturers Association Oxo Process Panel pursuant to a consent order 
at 40 CFR 799.5050. They were received by EPA on July 13, 1995. The 
submission includes a final report entitled ``A Ten-Day Vapor 
Inhalation Study in the Rat.'' Ethyl acetate is used as a solvent for 
lacquers and enamel coatings, as a solvent for inks, as a plastics 
solvent, and in chemical synthesis.
    Test data for DGEBPA were submitted by The Society of the Plastics 
Industry Epoxy Resin Systems DGEBPA Task Force pursuant to a testing 
consent order at 40 CFR Part 799.5000. They were received on June 14, 
1995. The submissions include a final report entitled ``DGEBPA: Two 
Week Dermal Irritation Probe Study in Fischer 344 Rats'' and a final 
report entitled 

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``DGEBPA: Two Week Dermal Irritation Study in Male B6C3F1 Mice.'' 
DEGEBPA is used as a principal component in epoxy resins which are used 
for sealing and encapsulating, for making castings and pottings, for 
formulating light-weight foams, and as binders in laminates of fiber, 
glass, paper, wood sheets, and polyester cloth.
    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-44620). 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 
(NCIC) (also known as the TSCA Public Docket Office), Rm. B-607 
Northeast Mall, 401 M St., SW., Washington, DC 20460.

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Test data.

    Dated: August 30, 1995.

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

[FR Doc. 95-22496 Filed 9-8-95; 8:45 am]
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