[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 20, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11414-11415]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-6725]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-44622; FRL-5356-1]


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 n-butyl 
acetate (CAS No. 123-86-4), and cyclohexane (CAS No. 110-82-7) 
submitted pursuant to testing 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: Under 40 CFR 790.60, all TSCA section 4 
consent orders must contain a statement that the 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 n-butyl acetate were submitted by the Chemical 
Manufacturers Association Oxo Process Panel on behalf of the following 
sponsors: Aristech Chemical

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Corporation, BASF Corporation, BP Chemicals, Inc., Eastman Chemical 
Company, Hoechst Celanese Chemical Group, Inc., Rhone-Poulenc, Inc., 
Shell Oil Company, Union Carbide Corporation, and Vista Chemical Co. 
pursuant to a testing consent order at 40 CFR 799.5000. They were 
received by EPA on February 16, 1996. The submission includes a final 
report entitled ``n-Butyl Acetate, A Thirteen-Week Subchronic 
Inhalation Neurotoxicity Study in the Rat.'' This chemical is used as a 
solvent for coatings, as a process solvent, and for miscellaneous 
solvent uses.
    Test data for cyclohexane were submitted on behalf of the Chemical 
Manufacturers Association's Cyclohexane Panel pursuant to a testing 
consent order at 40 CFR 799.5000. They were received by EPA on February 
20, 1996. The submission includes a final report entitled ``Acute 
Operant Behavior Study of Cyclohexane by Inhalation in Rats.'' 
Cyclohexane is found in a number of consumer products including spray 
paint and spray adhesives and is also available as a laboratory 
solvent.
    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-44622). 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: March 8, 1996.

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

[FR Doc. 96-6725 Filed 3-19-96; 8:45 am]
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