[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 125 (Wednesday, June 29, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38169-38170]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-16183]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2003-0006; FRL-8872-5]


Toxic Substances Control Act 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 five 
chemicals listed in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 4 
test rule titled ``In Vitro Dermal Absorption Rate Testing of Certain 
Chemicals of Interest to the Occupational Safety and Health 
Administration,'' amended by the final rule titled ``Revocation of the 
TSCA Section 4 Testing Requirements for Certain Chemical Substances.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: 
Kathy Calvo, Chemical Control Division (7405M), Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: 
(202) 564-8089; fax number: (202) 564-4765; e-mail address: 
[email protected].
    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 
554-1404; e-mail address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. This action may, 
however, be of interest to those persons who are concerned about data 
on health and/or environmental effects and other characteristics of 
these chemicals. Since other entities may also be interested, the 
Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may 
be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the 
applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person 
listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. How can I get copies of this document and other related information?

    All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index 
available at http://www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index, 
some information is not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business 
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted 
by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will 
be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket 
materials are available electronically at http://www.regulations.gov, 
or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPPT Docket. The OPPT Docket 
is located in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) at Rm. 3334, EPA West 
Bldg., 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public 
Reading Room hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number of the 
EPA/DC Public Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone number 
for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566-0280. Docket visitors are required to 
show photographic identification, pass through a metal detector, and 
sign the EPA visitor log. All visitor bags are processed through an X-
ray machine and subject to search. Visitors will be provided an EPA/DC 
badge that must be visible at all times in the building and returned 
upon departure.

II. Test Data Submissions

    EPA received test data on five chemicals listed in the TSCA section 
4 test rule titled ``In Vitro Dermal Absorption Rate Testing of Certain 
Chemicals of Interest to the Occupational Safety and Health 
Administration,'' published in the Federal Register issue of April 26, 
2004 (69 FR 22402) (FRL-7312-2), and later amended by a final rule 
titled ``Revocation of TSCA Section 4 Testing Requirements for Certain 
Chemical Substances,'' published in the Federal Register issue of April 
12, 2006 (71 FR 18650) (FRL-7751-7).
    Section 4(d) of TSCA (15 U.S.C. 2603(d)) requires EPA to publish a 
notice in the Federal Register reporting the receipt of test data 
submitted pursuant to test rules promulgated under TSCA section 4(a) 
(15 U.S.C. 2603(a)). Each notice must:
    1. Identify the chemical substance or mixture for which data have 
been received.
    2. List the uses or intended uses of such substance or mixture and 
the information required by the applicable standards for the 
development of test data.
    3. Describe the nature of the test data developed.
    The following table contains the information described in this 
document. See the applicable CFR cite, listed in the table, for test 
data requirements. EPA has completed its review and evaluation process 
for these submissions. The reviews have been added to the docket.

   Table 1--Data Received in Response to TSCA Section 4 Test Rule at 40 CFR 799.5115, Titled ``In Vitro Dermal
Absorption Rate Testing of Certain Chemicals of Interest to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration,''
                                     Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2003-0006
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                                                                     Document No. for
                                                                       the item in
           Chemical identity                   Data received        docket No. EPA-HQ-        Chemical use
                                                                      OPPT-2003-0006
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Vinylidene chloride (Ethene, 1,1-        Vinylidene Chloride: In                0354   Copolymerized with vinyl
 dichloro-) (CASRN 75-35-4).              Vitro Dermal Absorption                       chloride or
                                          Rate Testing.                                 acrylonitrile to form
                                                                                        various kinds of saran,
                                                                                        other copolymers are
                                                                                        also made, adhesives,
                                                                                        component of synthetic
                                                                                        fibers.

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Dicyclopentadiene......................  Percutaneous Absorption                0358   Chemical intermediate for
(4,7-Methano-1H-indene, 3a,4,7,7a-        and Cutaneous                                 insecticides, ethylene
 tetrahydro-) (CASRN 77-73-6).            Disposition of [\14\C]-                       propylene diene monomer
                                          Dicyclopentadiene In                          (EPDM) elastomers,
                                          Vitro in Human Skin.                          metallocenes, paints and
                                                                                        varnishes, flame
                                                                                        retardant for plastics.
Methyl isoamyl ketone..................  Percutaneous Absorption                0359   Solvent for
(2-Hexanone, 5-methyl-) (CASRN 110-12-    and Cutaneous                                 nitrocellulose,
 3).                                      Disposition of [\14\C]-                       cellulose acetate
                                          Methyl Isoamyl Ketone In                      butyrate, acrylics,
                                          Vitro in Human Skin.                          vinyl copolymers.
Diacetone alcohol......................  Percutaneous Absorption                0360   Solvent for
(2-Pentanone, 4-hydroxy-4-methyl-)        and Cutaneous                                 nitrocellulose,
 (CASRN 123-42-2).                        Disposition of [\14\C] -                      cellulose acetate,
                                          Diacetone Alcohol In                          various oils, resins,
                                          Vitro in Human Skin.                          waxes, fats, dyes, tars,
                                                                                        lacquers, dopes, coating
                                                                                        compositions, wood
                                                                                        preservatives, stains,
                                                                                        rayon and artificial
                                                                                        leather, imitation gold
                                                                                        leaf, dyeing mixtures,
                                                                                        antifreeze mixtures,
                                                                                        extraction of resins and
                                                                                        waxes, preservative for
                                                                                        animal tissue, metal-
                                                                                        cleaning compounds,
                                                                                        hydraulic compression
                                                                                        fluids, stripping agent
                                                                                        (textiles), laboratory
                                                                                        reagent. The technical
                                                                                        grade containing acetone
                                                                                        has greater solvent
                                                                                        power.
Cyclohexanol (CASRN 108-93-0)..........  The In Vitro Dermal                    0371   Soap making to
                                          Absorption of \14\C-                          incorporate solvents and
                                          Cyclohexanol through                          phenolic insecticides;
                                          Human Skin.                                   source of adiptic acid
                                                                                        for nylon textile
                                                                                        finishing; solvent for
                                                                                        alkyd and phenotic
                                                                                        resins; cellulosics;
                                                                                        blending agent for
                                                                                        lacquers, paints, and
                                                                                        varnishes; finish
                                                                                        removers; emulsified
                                                                                        products; leather
                                                                                        degreasing; polishes;
                                                                                        plasticizers; plastics;
                                                                                        germicides.
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Note: CASRN--Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number; Chemical Use Reference--Hawley's Condensed Chemical
  Dictionary. Fifteenth Ed. Richard J. Lewis, Sr. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ. 2007.


    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Hazardous substances.

    Dated: June 21, 2011.
Maria J. Doa,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics.
[FR Doc. 2011-16183 Filed 6-28-11; 8:45 am]
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