Code of Federal Regulations (alpha)

CFR /  Title 40  /  Part 721  /  Sec. 721.1790 Polybrominated biphenyls.

(a) Chemical substances and significant new uses subject to reporting. (1) The chemical substances identified as 1,1'-(Biphenyl, 4,4'-dibromo- (CAS No. 92-86-4); 1,1'-(Biphenyl, 2-bromo- (CAS No. 2052-07-5); 1,1'-(Biphenyl, 3-bromo- (CAS No. 2113-57-7); 1,1'-(Biphenyl, 2,2', 3,3', 4,4', 5,5', 6,6'-decabromo- (CAS No. 13654-09-6); Nonabromobiphenyl (CAS No. 27753-52-2); Octabromobiphenyl (CAS No. 27858-07-7); and Hexabromobiphenyl (CAS No. 36355-01-8) are subject to reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section.

(1) The chemical substances identified as 1,1'-(Biphenyl, 4,4'-dibromo- (CAS No. 92-86-4); 1,1'-(Biphenyl, 2-bromo- (CAS No. 2052-07-5); 1,1'-(Biphenyl, 3-bromo- (CAS No. 2113-57-7); 1,1'-(Biphenyl, 2,2', 3,3', 4,4', 5,5', 6,6'-decabromo- (CAS No. 13654-09-6); Nonabromobiphenyl (CAS No. 27753-52-2); Octabromobiphenyl (CAS No. 27858-07-7); and Hexabromobiphenyl (CAS No. 36355-01-8) are subject to reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section.

(i) The significant new use is: Any use.

(ii) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.

(A) Persons who must report. Section 721.5 applies to this section except for Sec. 721.5(a)(2). A person who intends to manufacture, import, or process for commercial purposes a substance identified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section and intends to distribute the substance in commerce must submit a significant new use notice.

(B) [Reserved]

(2) The chemical substance identified as 1,1'-(Biphenyl, 4-bromo- (CAS No. 92-66-0) is subject to reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2)(i) of this section.

(i) The significant new uses are:

(A) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activites. Requirements as specified in Sec. 721.80 (f), (j), and (s) (10,000 kilograms).

(B) Release to water. Requirements as specified in Sec. 721.90 (a)(1), (b)(1), and (c)(1).

(ii) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.

(A) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec. 721.125 (a), (b), (c), (i), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers, importers, and processors of this substance.

(B) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section.

(C) Determining whether a specific use is subject to this section. The provisions of Sec. 721.1725(b)(1) apply to this section.

(b) [Reserved] [63 FR 45955, Aug. 28, 1998] Sec. 721.1800 3,3',5,5'-Tetra methyl bi phenyl-4,4'-diol.

(a) Chemical substances and significant new uses subject to reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbiphenyl-4,4'-diol (PMN P-88-972) is subject to reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.

(1) The chemical substance identified as 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbiphenyl-4,4'-diol (PMN P-88-972) is subject to reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.

(2) The significant new uses are:

(i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in Sec. 721.63 (a)(4), (a)(5)(vii), (a)(6)(i), (a)(6)(ii), (a)(6)(iv), (b) (concentration set at 1 percent), and (c).

(ii) Hazard communication program. Requirements as specified in Sec. 721.72 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) (concentration set at 1 percent), (f), (g)(1)(iv), (g)(1)(ix), (g)(2)(ii), (g)(2)(iv), and (g)(5).

(iii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements as specified in Sec. 721.80 (k) (monomer for epoxy resins and engineering plastics or an antioxidizing agent for lubricating oils) and (p) (level set at 42,000 kg and 366,000 kg).

(iv) Disposal. Requirements as specified in Sec. 721.85 (a)(1), (a)(2), (b)(1), (b)(2), (c)(1), and (c)(2).

(b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph.

(1) Recordkeeping. The following recordkeeping requirements are applicable to manufacturers, importers, and processors of this substance, as specified in Sec. 721.125 (a) through (j).

(2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section. [55 FR 33308, Aug. 15, 1990. Redesignated at 58 FR 29947, May 24, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 34204, June 23, 1993]