[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 8955]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-4880]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPPTS-44636; FRL-5589-8]


TSCA Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's receipt of test data on 
pharmacokinetics and subchronic toxicity of n-butyl acetate (CAS No. 
123-86-4). The pharmacokinetics test is the last study in a 
neurotoxicity testing program conducted in rats which was required 
under an enforceable testing consent agreement/order issued by EPA 
under section 4 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The 
subchronic toxicity test is a 13-week study, also in rats, which was 
conducted and submitted to EPA voluntarily. 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 
enforceable consent agreements/orders must contain a statement that 
results of testing conducted pursuant to testing enforceable consent 
agreements/orders will be announced to the public in accordance with 
section 4(d).

I. Test Data Submissions

    Test data for the pharmacokinetics of n-butyl acetate were 
submitted by the Chemical Manufacturers Association (CMA) on behalf of 
the following sponsors: Aristech Chemical Company, BP Chemicals, Inc., 
Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Shell Oil Company, Vista Chemical 
Company, BASF Corporation, Eastman Chemical Company, Rhone-Poulenc, 
Inc., and Union Carbide Corporation. The report was submitted pursuant 
to a TSCA section 4 enforceable testing consent agreement/order at 40 
CFR 799.5000. EPA received the data on January 24, 1997. The submission 
includes a final report entitled ``The In Vivo Pharmacokinetics of n-
Butyl Acetate in Rats after Intravenous Administration.'' This chemical 
is used as a solvent for coatings, as a process solvent, and for other 
miscellaneous solvent uses.
    Test data for the subchronic toxicity of n-butyl acetate were 
submitted by the Chemical Manufacturers Association Oxo Process Panel 
on behalf of the following sponsors: Aristech Chemical Corporation, 
BASF Corporation, BP Chemicals, Inc., Eastman Chemical Company, Hoechst 
Celanese Chemical Group, Inc., Shell Chemical Company, and Union 
Carbide Corporation. EPA received the data on January 6, 1997. The 
submission is entitled ``A Thirteen-Week Subchronic Inhalation Toxicity 
Study of n-Butyl Acetate in the Rat.''
    EPA has initiated its review and evaluation process for this data 
submission. At this time, the Agency is unable to provide any 
determination as to the completeness of the submission.

II. Public Record

    EPA has established a public record for this TSCA section 4(d) 
receipt of data notice (docket number OPPTS-44636). This record 
includes a copy 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 
(also known as the TSCA Public Docket Office), Rm. B-607 Northeast 
Mall, e-mail address: [email protected]., 401 M St., SW., 
Washington, DC 20460.

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Test data.

Dated: February 18, 1997.

Charles M. Auer,

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

[FR Doc. 97-4880 Filed 2-26-97; 8:45 am]
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