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[FR Doc No: 2013-26644]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2013-0677; FRL-9400-9]


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 21 
chemicals. These data were submitted pursuant to 3 test rules issued by 
EPA under section 4 of the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA). The 
purpose of this notice is to alert the public about test data received 
between June 29, 2011, and July 31, 2013.

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; email address: [email protected].
    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 
554-1404; email 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 the 
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.

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

    All documents in the dockets are available at http://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics 
Docket (OPPT Docket), Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center 
(EPA/DC), EPA West Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 
p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone 
number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone 
number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566-0280. Please review the visitor 
instructions and additional information about the docket available at 
http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. Test Data Submissions

    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 chemical substance or 
mixture and the information required by the applicable standards for 
the development of test data.

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    3. Describe the nature of the test data developed.
    EPA has received test data for the following three test rules:
     EPA received data on 4 chemicals listed in the TSCA 
section 4 test rule entitled ``Testing for Certain High Production 
Volume Chemicals,'' published in the Federal Register issue of March 
16, 2006 (71 FR 13708) (FRL-7335-2) (docket identification (ID) number 
EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0033).
     EPA received data on 12 chemicals listed in the TSCA 
section 4 test rule entitled ``Testing for Certain High Production 
Volume Chemicals; Second Group of Chemicals'' published in the Federal 
Register issue of January 7, 2011 (76 FR 1067) (FRL-8846-9) (docket ID 
number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2007-0531).
     EPA received data on 5 chemicals listed in the TSCA 
section 4 test rule entitled ``Testing for Certain High Production 
Volume Chemicals; Third Group of Chemicals,'' published in the Federal 
Register issue of October 21, 2011 (76 FR 65385) (FRL-8885-5) (docket 
ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0112).
    The tables in this unit contain the described information required 
by TSCA section 4(d). See the applicable CFR citations, listed in the 
title of each table, for test data requirements. Data received can be 
found by referencing the docket ID numbers and document numbers listed 
in the tables. See Unit I.B. of this document for additional 
information about dockets. EPA reviews of test data are added to the 
appropriate docket upon completion.

   Table 1--Data Received in Response to TSCA Section 4 Test Rule at 40 CFR 799.5085, Testing of Certain High
                 Production Volume Chemicals, Docket Identification Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0033
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            Chemical identity                       Use(s)                   Data received         Document No.
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1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-                     Manufacturing demolition    Determination of the                  0411
 bis[(nitrooxy)methyl]-, dinitrate         explosive and blasting      Biodegradability of
 (ester) (CAS No.78-11-5).                 caps.                       Pentaerythritol
                                                                       Tetranitrate (PETN) Using
                                                                       Semi-Continuous Activated
                                                                       Sludge, Study 2.
                                                                      Additional Information                0465
                                                                       about Biodegradation,
                                                                       Study 2.
                                                                      Additional Information                0458
                                                                       about Reproduction/
                                                                       Developmental Oral
                                                                       Toxicity Screen.
9,10-Anthracenedione (CAS No. 84-65-1)..  Intermediate for dyes and   An Oral Reproduction/                 0413
                                           organics; organic           Developmental Toxicity
                                           inhibitor; and bird         Screening Study of
                                           repellent for seeds.        Anthraquinone in Rats,
                                                                       Revised Final Report.
Imidodicarbonic diamide (CAS No. 57-13-   Analytical reagent,         Melting Point; Boiling                0359
 6).                                       especially for proteins.    Point; n-Octanol/Water
                                                                       Partition Coefficient;
                                                                       Water Solubility.
                                                                      Biodegradation; Acute                 0360
                                                                       Toxicity to Fish; Acute
                                                                       Toxicity to Daphnia;
                                                                       Toxicity to Algae; Acute
                                                                       Toxicity to Mammals;
                                                                       Bacterial Reverse
                                                                       Mutation Assay;
                                                                       Chromosomal Aberrations;
                                                                       Combined Repeated Dose
                                                                       Toxicity with
                                                                       Reproductive/
                                                                       Developmental Screen.
Benzenesulfonic acid, [[4-[[4-            Intermediate for            Water Solubility..........            0440
 (phenylamino) phenyl] [4-(phenylimino)-   antifouling paint agents;  n-Octanol/Water Partition             0441
 2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene] methyl]      catalyst in organic         Coefficient.                   0437, 0438
 phenyl] amino]-(CAS No. 1324-76-1).       reactions; used by offset  Biodegradation............            0436
                                           ink makers to produce      96-Hour Acute Toxicity                0443
                                           inks for heat set, cold     Study in Zebra Fish
                                           set, and sheet-fed          (Brachydanio rerio).
                                           applications.              Acute Toxicity Study in
                                                                       Daphnia Magna with C.I.
                                                                       Pigment Blue 61 (Static).
                                                                      Fresh Water Algal Growth        0442, 0452
                                                                       Inhibition Test with C.I.
                                                                       Pigment Blue 61.
                                                                      Acute Toxicity to Mammals             0426
                                                                       (in Rats).
                                                                      Salmonella Typhimurium/        0416, 0417,
                                                                       Escherichia Coli Reverse             0418
                                                                       Mutation Assay (Standard
                                                                       Plate Test and
                                                                       Preincubation Test) with
                                                                       Alkali Blue Dry 6100/Lot
                                                                       2219308, Lot 2236308, and
                                                                       Lot 2231308.
                                                                      Chromosomal Aberrations         0421, 0322
                                                                       (Reflexblau 3 G TTR
                                                                       Micronucleus Test in Male
                                                                       and Female NJRI Mice
                                                                       after Oral
                                                                       Administration).
                                                                      A Combined 28-Day Repeated            0445
                                                                       Dose Toxicity Study with
                                                                       the Reproduction/
                                                                       Developmental Toxicity
                                                                       Screening Test of C.I.
                                                                       Pigment Blue 61 in Rats
                                                                       by Oral Gavage.
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Note: CAS = Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number.


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   Table 2--Data Received in Response to TSCA Section 4 Test Rule at 40 CFR 799.5087, Testing of Certain High
   Production Volume Chemicals; Second Group of Chemicals, Docket Identification Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2007-0531
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            Chemical identity                       Use(s)                   Data received         Document No.
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Acetaldehyde (CAS No. 75-07-0)..........  Intermediate used in        A Dosage Range-Finding 10-            0714
                                           manufacture of many         Day Oral (Drinking Water)
                                           products, including         Toxicity Study in Rats;
                                           pyridines, acetate          Analytical Method
                                           esters, pentaerythritol,    Validation,
                                           peracetic acid, 1,3-        Compatibility, and
                                           butylene glycol (1,3-       Stability Study in
                                           Butanediol), and acetic     Deionized Water; Combined
                                           acid.                       28-Day Repeated Dose Oral
                                                                       (Drinking Water) Toxicity
                                                                       Study with the
                                                                       Reproduction/
                                                                       Developmental Toxicity
                                                                       Screening Test in Rats.
                                                                      Acute Toxicity to Daphnia;            0673
                                                                       Toxicity to Aquatic
                                                                       Plants (Algae).
1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-bis[(nitrooxy)       Manufacturing demolition    Acute Toxicity to the                 0713
 methyl]-, dinitrate (ester) (CAS No. 78-  explosive and blasting      Cladoceran (Daphnia
 11-5).                                    caps.                       magna) Under Static-
                                                                       Renewal Test Conditions;
                                                                       Acute Toxicity to the
                                                                       Fathead Minnow
                                                                       (Pimephales promelas)
                                                                       Under Static-Renewal Test
                                                                       Conditions.
                                                                      Determination of                      0644
                                                                       Biodegradability Using
                                                                       Semi-Continuous Activated
                                                                       Sludge.
1H,3H-Benzo[1,2-c:4,5-c']difuran-1,3,5,7- Epoxy curing and cross-     Physical/Chemical                     0590
 tetrone (CAS No. 89-32-7).                linking agent;              Properties.                          0691
                                           plasticizers and           Vapor Pressure; Water
                                           synthetics intermediate.    Partition Coefficient;
                                                                       Water Solubility.
Phenol, 4,4'-methylenebis[2,6-bis(1,1-    In metalworking fluids as   Chronic Toxicity to                   0678
 dimethylethyl)- (CAS No. 118-82-1).       an antioxidant; as a        Daphnia; Toxicity to
                                           primary antioxidant/        Plants (Algae).
                                           stabilizer in plastics.
Methanone, diphenyl- (CAS No. 119-61-9).  In hair mousse as a         Biodegradation; Aquatic               0654
                                           fixative for heavy          toxicity to Daphnia;       ..............
                                           perfumes; in making         Aquatic Toxicity to        ..............
                                           antihistamines,             Plants (Algae); Daphnids   ..............
                                           hypnotics, insecticides     Acute Immobilization and             0602
                                           and ultraviolet             Reproduction; Algal
                                           absorbers; flavoring;       Growth Inhibition.
                                           polymerization inhibitor   Ready Biodegradation;
                                           for styrene; in industry    Acute Toxicity to
                                           product finishes.           Daphnia; Acute Toxicity
                                                                       to Plants (Algae);
                                                                       Chronic Toxicity to
                                                                       Daphnia; Chronic Toxicity
                                                                       to Plants (Algae).
Ethanedioic acid (CAS No. 144-62-7).....  Rust remover; antirust      Determination of the                  0712
                                           metal cleaners and          Melting Point, Boiling
                                           coatings; flame-proofing    Point, Vapor Pressure,
                                           and cross-linking agent     and Water Solubility;
                                           in cellulose fabrics;       Ready Biodegradability in
                                           reducing agent in mordent   a Closed Bottle; Acute
                                           wool dying; acid dye        Toxicity on Zebrafish
                                           stabilizing agent in        (Brachydanio rerio);
                                           nylon; scouring agent for   Acute Immobilization to
                                           cotton printing; dye        Daphnia (Daphnia magna);
                                           stripper for wool;          Growth Inhibition on
                                           degumming silk;             Algae
                                           separation and recovery     (Pseudokirchneriella
                                           of rare earth elements      subcapitata); In Vitro
                                           from ore; bleaching         Mammalian Chromosome
                                           leather and masonry;        Aberration; Validation of
                                           cleaning aluminum and       Analytical Method.
                                           wood decks; synthetic
                                           intermediate for
                                           pharmaceuticals.
Methanesulfinic acid, hydroxy-,           Stripping and discharge     Determination of Mutagenic            0592
 monosodium salt (CAS No. 149-44-0).       agent for textiles;         Potential (Bacterial
                                           bleaching agent 2-15 for    Reverse Mutation).
                                           molasses; vat color
                                           printing pastes;
                                           polymerization of
                                           ethylenic compounds;
                                           manufacturing of
                                           arsphenamines.
1,3,5-Triazine-1,3,5(2H,4H,6H)-           Manufacture of              Toxicity to the Alga                  0683
 triethanol (CAS No. 4719-04-4).           bactericides and biocides.  Pseudokirchneriella
                                                                       Subcapitata Over a 72-
                                                                       Hour Exposure Period.
                                                                      Algal Inhibition Test.....            0679
D-gluco-heptonic acid, monosodium salt,   Chelating agent in          Reverse Mutation Assay                0718
 (2.xi.)- (CAS No. 31138-65-5).            cosmetics, dairy            (Ames Test) Using          ..............
                                           cleaners, bottle            Salmonella Typhimurium     ..............
                                           cleaners, food contact      and Escherichia Coli,                0716
                                           paper and paperboard        Amendment to Final Report.           0715
                                           manufacturing, metal       Algal Inhibition..........            0710
                                           cleaning, kier boiling,    Acute Toxicity to Rainbow   ..............
                                           caustic boil-off, paint     Trout.                               0709
                                           stripping, boiler water    Acute Oral Toxicity in the            0688
                                           additive for food           Rat--Up-and-Down
                                           processing, and as          Procedure.
                                           ingredient in aluminum     Micronucleus Test in the
                                           etchant sequestrant;        Mouse.
                                           latex stabilizer;          Reverse Mutation Assay
                                           intravenous                 (Ames Test) Using
                                           pharmaceuticals.            Salmonella Typhimurium
                                                                       and Escherichia Coli.
                                                                      Assessment of Ready                   0687
                                                                       Biodegradability;
                                                                       Manometric Respirometry.
                                                                      Daphnia 48-hour Acute                 0719
                                                                       Immobilization.
                                                                      n-Octanol/Water Partition             0639
                                                                       Coefficient; Water
                                                                       Solubility.
                                                                      Determination of General              0723
                                                                       Physico-Chemical
                                                                       Properties.

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C.I. Leuco Sulphur Black 1 (CAS No.       Fingerprint dye...........  Freezing Point; Vapor                 0675
 66241-11-0).                                                          Pressure; n-Octanol/Water
                                                                       Partition Coefficient;
                                                                       Water Solubility; Ready
                                                                       Biodegradation; Acute
                                                                       Toxicity to Fish; Acute
                                                                       Toxicity to Daphnia;
                                                                       Algal Toxicity; Acute
                                                                       Oral Toxicity; Bacterial
                                                                       Reverse Mutation (Ames
                                                                       Test); In Vitro Mammalian
                                                                       Cell Gene Mutation;
                                                                       Repeated Dose/
                                                                       Reproductive/
                                                                       Developmental Toxicity in
                                                                       Rats; Boiling Point; In
                                                                       Vitro Chromosome
                                                                       Aberration Test.
Castor oil, oxidized (CAS No. 68187-84-   Plasticizer in lacquers,    Melting Point; Boiling                0674
 8).                                       artificial leathers,        Point; Ready
                                           hydraulic fluids, and       Biodegradability; Reverse
                                           adhesives.                  Mutation Using Bacteria
                                                                       (Salmonella Typhimurium
                                                                       and Escherichia Coli); In
                                                                       Vitro Mammalian
                                                                       Chromosome Aberration in
                                                                       Chinese Hamster V79
                                                                       Cells; Combined 28-day
                                                                       Repeated Dose Oral
                                                                       Toxicity Screening Study.
Benzenediamine, ar,ar-diethyl-ar-methyl-  No current use identified.  Vapor Pressure; n-Octanol/            0677
 (CAS No. 68479-98-1).                                                 Water Partition
                                                                       Coefficient; Water
                                                                       Solubility; Aquatic
                                                                       Toxicity; Acute Toxicity
                                                                       to Fish; Acute Toxicity
                                                                       to Daphnia.
                                                                      Melting Point;                        0665
                                                                       Genotoxicity (Chromosomal
                                                                       Damage).
                                                                      Melting Point;                        0660
                                                                       Genotoxicity (Chromosomal
                                                                       Damage).
                                                                      Mammalian Toxicity:                   0645
                                                                       Reproductive/
                                                                       Developmental Toxicity
                                                                       Screening.
                                                                      Subchronic 21-Day Dermal              0633
                                                                       Toxicity.
                                                                      Aquatic Toxicity; Toxicity            0632
                                                                       to Plants (Algae); In
                                                                       Vitro Bacterial Reverse
                                                                       Mutation; Chromosomal
                                                                       Damage; Reproductive/
                                                                       Developmental Toxicity.
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Note: CAS = Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number.


   Table 3--Data Received in Response to TSCA Section 4 Test Rule at 40 CFR 799.5089, Testing of Certain High
    Production Volume Chemicals; Third Group of Chemicals, Docket Identification Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0112
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            Chemical identity                       Use(s)                   Data received         Document No.
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Benzenesulfonyl chloride (CAS No. 98-09-  Intermediate for benzene    Reverse Mutation Assay                0128
 9).                                       sulfonamides, thiophenol,   (Ames Test) Using          ..............
                                           glybuzole, n-2-             Salmonella Typhimurium     ..............
                                           chloroethyl amides, and     and Escherichia Coli.                0140
                                           benzonitrile; reagent for  Daphnia 48-Hour Acute
                                           Friedel-Crafts              Immobilization Test;
                                           sulfonylation;              Algal Inhibition Test.
                                           insecticides and
                                           miticides.
                                                                      Chromosome Aberration Test            0134
                                                                       in Human Lymphocytes, In
                                                                       Vitro.
Benzene, 1-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-    Solvent for industrial      Growth Inhibition Test on             0141
 (CAS No. 98-56-6).                        cleaning, aerosols,         Algae; Ready
                                           adhesives, coatings,        Biodegradability in a
                                           inks, and electronic        Manometric Respirometry
                                           applications; 1, 1, 1-      Test; Validation of the
                                           trichloroethane             Analytical Method for the
                                           alternative; dye            Determination of Benzene,
                                           intermediate; dielectric    1-Chloro-4-
                                           fluid; dinitroaniline       (Trifluoromethyl)-.
                                           herbicide intermediate;
                                           ingredient in home
                                           maintenance product.
Benzenesulfonic acid, 3-nitro-, sodium    Stabilizer for fiber        Vapor Pressure;                       0144
 salt (1:1) (CAS No. 127-68-4).            reactive dyeing;            Reproductive/
                                           assistant in discharge      Developmental Toxicity
                                           printing; viscosity         Screening Test;
                                           control agent in            Characterization Study;
                                           cosmetics; oxidizing        Validation of Analytical
                                           agent in demetalizers and   Method Concentration in
                                           industrial cleaners; anti-  Dose-Formulation; Acute
                                           reduction agent.            Oral Toxicity; Repeat
                                                                       Dose 14-day Oral Toxicity
                                                                       Study (Dose Range Finding
                                                                       Study).
Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 3-             Plasticizer...............  Acute Oral Toxicity in the             138
 (benzoyloxy)-2,2,4-trimethylpentyl                                    Rat, Up-and-Down
 ester (CAS No. 22527-63-5).                                           Procedure; Reverse
                                                                       Mutation Assay (Ames
                                                                       Test) Using Salmonella
                                                                       Typhimurium and
                                                                       Escherichia Coli.

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                                                                      Freezing Point; Boiling               0145
                                                                       Point; Vapor Pressure; n-
                                                                       Octanol/Water Partition
                                                                       Coefficient; Water
                                                                       Solubility; Ready
                                                                       Biodegradation; Toxicity
                                                                       to Daphnia; Toxicity to
                                                                       Plants (Algae); In Vitro
                                                                       Mammalian Chromosomal
                                                                       Aberration.
Benzenesulfonic acid, dimethyl- (CAS No.  Esterification and          Boiling Point; Vapor                  0110
 25321-41-9).                              acetylation catalyst;       Pressure; n-Octanol/Water
                                           catalyst for coatings and   Partition Coefficient.
                                           foundry resins; in the
                                           preparation of esters;
                                           hardening agent in
                                           plastics; activator for
                                           nicotine insecticides;
                                           curing agent for resins,
                                           phenolic foundry resins;
                                           descaling agent in
                                           foundry sand castings;
                                           plating aid in
                                           electroplating baths;
                                           hydrotrope for
                                           agricultural
                                           formulations; surfactant
                                           in cosmetics.
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Note: CAS = Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number.


    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2603.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Hazardous substances.

    Dated: October 30, 2013.
Maria J. Doa,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics.
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