[Federal Register: February 26, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 38)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 180
[OPP-2003-0039; FRL-7291-7]
Pesticides; Tolerance Exemptions for Polymers
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Direct final rule.
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SUMMARY: EPA is taking direct final rule action to shift certain
polymeric substances from one section of the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) to the section of CFR which lists the pesticide
chemicals that are exempt from the requirement of a tolerance because
they have been determined to meet the criteria identifying polymers
that are of low risk.
DATES: This direct final rule is effective on May 27, 2003, without
further notice, unless EPA receives a relevant adverse comment by March
28, 2003. If EPA receives a relevant adverse comment, EPA will publish
a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that
this direct final rule will not take effect.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathryn Boyle, Registration Division
(7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone
number: 703-305-6304; fax number: 703-305-0599; e-mail address:
boyle.kathryn@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. General Information
A. Does this Action Apply to Me?
You may be affected by this action if you are an agricultural
producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. Potentially
affected categories and entities may include, but are not limited to:
[sbull] Crop production (NAICS code 111)
[sbull] Animal production (NAICS code 112)
[sbull] Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311)
[sbull] Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532)
[sbull] Antimicrobial Pesticide (NAICS code 32561)
This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides
a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this
action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be
affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS)
codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining
whether this action might apply to certain entities. 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?
1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this
action under docket identification (ID) number OPP-2003-0039. The
official public docket consists of the documents specifically
referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other
information related to this action. Although a part of the official
docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials
that is available for public viewing at the Public Information and
Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall 2,
1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA. This docket facility is open
from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal
holidays. The docket telephone number is (703) 305-5805.
2. Electronic Access. You may access this Federal Register document
electronically through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register''
listings at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/. A frequently updated
listings at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/. A frequently updated
electronic version of 40 CFR part 180 is available at http://
www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfrhtml_00/Title_40/40cfr180_00.html
, a
www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfrhtml_00/Title_40/40cfr180_00.html, a
beta site currently under development.
An electronic version of the public docket is available through
EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may
use EPA Dockets at http://www.epa.gov/edocket/
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to view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of
the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public
docket that are available electronically. Although not all docket
materials may be available electronically, you may still access any of
the publicly available docket materials through the docket facility
identified in Unit I.B.1. Once in the system, select ``search,'' then
key in the appropriate docket ID number.
Certain types of information will not be placed in the EPA Dockets.
Information claimed as CBI and other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute, which is not included in the official public
docket, will not be available for public viewing in EPA's electronic
public docket. EPA's policy is that copyrighted material will not be
placed in EPA's electronic public docket but will be available only in
printed, paper form in the official public docket. To the extent
feasible, publicly available docket materials will be made available in
EPA's electronic public docket. When a document is selected from the
index list in EPA Dockets, the system will identify whether the
document is available for viewing in EPA's electronic public docket.
Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you
may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through
the docket facility identified in Unit I.B. EPA intends to work towards
providing electronic access to all of the publicly available docket
materials through EPA's electronic public docket.
For public commenters, it is important to note that EPA's policy is
that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper,
will be made available for public viewing in EPA's electronic public
docket as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment
contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose
disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a comment
containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference to that
material in the version of the comment that is placed in EPA's
electronic public docket. The entire printed comment, including the
copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket.
Public comments submitted on computer disks that are mailed or
delivered to the docket will be transferred to EPA's electronic public
docket. Public comments that are mailed or delivered to the Docket will
be scanned and placed in EPA's electronic public docket. Where
practical, physical objects will be photographed, and the photograph
will be placed in EPA's electronic public docket along with a brief
description written by the docket staff.
C. How and To Whom Do I Submit Comments?
You may submit comments electronically, by mail, or through hand
delivery/courier. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, identify the
appropriate docket identification number in the subject line on the
first page of your comment. Please ensure that your comments are
submitted within the specified comment period. Comments received after
the close of the comment period will be marked ``late.'' EPA is not
required to consider these late comments. If you wish to submit CBI or
information that is otherwise protected by statute, please follow the
instructions in Unit I.D. Do not use EPA Dockets or e-mail to submit
CBI or information protected by statute.
1. Electronically. If you submit an electronic comment as
prescribed below, EPA recommends that you include your name, mailing
address, and an e-mail address or other contact information in the body
of your comment. Also include this contact information on the outside
of any disk or CD ROM you submit, and in any cover letter accompanying
the disk or CD ROM. This ensures that you can be identified as the
submitter of the comment and allows EPA to contact you in case EPA
cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties or needs further
information on the substance of your comment. EPA's policy is that EPA
will not edit your comment, and any identifying or contact information
provided in the body of a comment will be included as part of the
comment that is placed in the official public docket, and made
available in EPA's electronic public docket. If EPA cannot read your
comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for
clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment.
i. EPA Dockets. Your use of EPA's electronic public docket to
submit comments to EPA electronically is EPA's preferred method for
receiving comments. Go directly to EPA Dockets at http://www.epa.gov/
edocket
, and follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
Once in the system, select ``search,'' and then key in Docket ID No.
OPP-2003-0039. The system is an ``anonymous access'' system, which
means EPA will not know your identity, e-mail address, or other contact
information unless you provide it in the body of your comment.
ii. E-mail. Comments may be sent by electronic mail (e-mail) to
opp-docket@epa.gov, Attention Docket ID No. OPP-2003-0039. In contrast
to EPA's electronic public docket, EPA's e-mail system is not an
``anonymous access'' system. If you send an e-mail comment directly to
the Docket without going through EPA's electronic public docket, EPA's
e-mail system automatically captures your e-mail address. E-mail
addresses that are automatically captured by EPA's e-mail system are
included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public
docket, and made available in EPA's electronic public docket.
iii. Disk or CD ROM. You may submit comments on a disk or CD ROM
that you mail to the mailing address identified in Unit I.C.2. These
electronic submissions will be accepted in WordPerfect or ASCII file
format. Avoid the use of special characters and any form of encryption.
2. By Mail. Send your comments to: Public Information and Records
Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP),
Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 7502C, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20460, Attention Docket ID No. OPP-2003-0039.
3. By Hand Delivery or Courier. Deliver your comments to: Public
Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Office of Pesticide
Programs (OPP), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. 119, Crystal Mall
2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA., Attention
Docket ID No. OPP-2003-0039. Such deliveries are only accepted during
the Docket's normal hours of operation as identified in Unit I.A.1.
D. How Should I Submit CBI To the Agency?
Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI
electronically through EPA's electronic public docket or by e-mail. You
may claim information that you submit to EPA as CBI by marking any part
or all of that information as CBI (if you submit CBI on disk or CD ROM,
mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as CBI and then identify
electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that
is CBI). Information so marked will not be disclosed except in
accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes
any information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not
contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion
in the public
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docket and EPA's electronic public docket. If you submit the copy that
does not contain CBI on disk or CD ROM, mark the outside of the disk or
CD ROM clearly that it does not contain CBI. Information not marked as
CBI will be included in the public docket and EPA's electronic public
docket without prior notice. If you have any questions about CBI or the
procedures for claiming CBI, please consult the person identified in
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
II. Authority
A. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action?
This direct final rule is issued pursuant to section 408(e) of
FFDCA, as amended by the FQPA (21 U.S.C. 346a(e)). Section 408 of FFDCA
authorizes the establishment of tolerances, exemptions from the
requirement of a tolerance, modifications in tolerances, and revocation
of tolerances for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on raw
agricultural commodities and processed foods. Without a tolerance or
tolerance exemption, food containing pesticide residues is considered
to be unsafe and therefore ``adulterated'' under section 402(a) of the
FFDCA. If food containing pesticide residues is found to be
adulterated, the food may not be distributed in interstate commerce (21
U.S.C. 331(a) and 342(a)).
B. Why is EPA Issuing this as a Direct Final Rule?
EPA is issuing this action as a direct final rule without prior
proposal because the Agency believes that this action is not
controversial and is not likely to result in any adverse comments,
inasmuch as this action simply shifts existing tolerance exemptions to
a new section in 40 CFR part 180. It will not alter the quantity or
nature of residues that might lawfully be present in food or feed.
This rule is effective on May 27, 2003 without further notice,
unless EPA receives adverse comment by March 28, 2003. If, however, EPA
receives a relevant adverse comment during the comment period, then EPA
will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the
public that the rule will not take effect. EPA will also publish a
notice of proposed rulemaking in a future edition of the Federal
Register. EPA will address the comments on the direct final rule as
part of that proposed rulemaking.
III. What Action is the Agency Taking?
In the Federal Register of May 24, 2002, (67 FR 36525) (FRL-6834-2)
the Agency published a direct final rule establishing a new section 40
CFR 180.960 to contain exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance
for polymers that under reasonably foreseeable circumstances will pose
no appreciable risks to human health.
The Agency is now shifting to 40 CFR 180.960 those existing
tolerance exemptions for certain polymers that have previously been
determined to meet the criteria of a low risk polymer. All of these
polymers can be used as an inert ingredient in any pesticide product
including antimicrobial pesticide products providing that such use is
in accordance with good agricultural or manufacturing practices. As
part of this shifting of tolerance exemptions from one part of the CFR
to another, the Agency has combined as appropriate two or more chemical
names under a single name and has eliminated duplicative entries.
IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
This direct final rule merely reorganizes existing exemptions in 40
CFR part 180, shifting them from one section to another within the same
part. The Agency is acting on its own initiative under FFDCA section
408(e) in shifting these existing tolerance exemptions to a new section
of part 180. This direct final rule has no substantive effect, and is
not expected to have any adverse impact, or otherwise impose any new
requirements. As such, this action is not a ``significant regulatory
action'' subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB), under Executive Order 12866, entitled Regulatory Planning and
Review (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993).
This direct final rule does not contain any information collections
subject to OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.
Under section 605(b) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5
U.S.C. 601 et.seq.), the Agency hereby certifies that this action will
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. As noted above, this action will have no substantive or
procedural effect on the tolerance exemptions affected, and therefore,
will not adversely impact small entities. However, by grouping
tolerance exemptions for polymers that have been determined to be low
risk in one location in the CFR, this action will make it easier for
small entities to efficiently use EPA's tolerance regulations.
Since this direct final rule simply shifts existing tolerance
exemptions within part 180 without imposing any requirements, it does
not impose any enforceable duty or contain any unfunded mandate as
described under Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
(UMRA) (Public Law 104-4).
In addition, this action will not have a substantial direct effect
on States, on the relationship between the national government and the
States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government, as specified in Executive Order 13132,
entitled Federalism (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999). This direct final
rule directly regulates growers, food processors, food handlers and
food retailers, not States. This action does not alter the
relationships or distribution of power and responsibilities established
by Congress in the preemption provisions of FFDCA section 408(n)(4).
For these same reasons, this direct final rule does not have any
``tribal implications'' as described in Executive Order 13175, entitled
Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments (65 FR
67249, November 6, 2000). This rule will not have substantial direct
effects on tribal governments, on the relationship between the Federal
government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal government and Indian tribes, as
specified in Executive Order 13175. Thus, Executive Order 13175 does
not apply to this rule.
Since this direct final rule is not a ``significant regulatory
action'' as defined by Executive Order 12866, it does not require OMB
review or any Agency action under Executive Order 13045, entitled
Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks
(62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997), and is not subject to Executive Order
13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy
Supply, Distribution, or Use (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001).
This action does not involve any technical standards that would
require Agency consideration of voluntary consensus standards pursuant
to section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement
Act of 1995 (NTTAA), Public Law 104-113, section 12(d) (15 U.S.C. 272
note).
Nor does it require any special considerations under Executive
Order 12898 entitled Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice
in
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Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations (59 FR 7629, February
16, 1994) or Executive Order 12630, entitled Governmental Actions and
Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property Rights (53 FR
8859, March 15, 1988).
In issuing this direct final rule, EPA has taken the necessary
steps to eliminate drafting errors and ambiguity, minimize potential
litigation, and provide a clear legal standard for affected conduct, as
required by section 3 of Executive Order 12988, entitled Civil Justice
Reform (61 FR 4729, February 7, 1996).
IV. Congressional Review Act
The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the Agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule,
to each House of the Congress and the Comptroller General of the United
States. EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other
required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. This rule is not a
``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180
Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
Dated: February 13, 2003.
Peter Caulkins,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticides Programs.
Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is amended as follows:
PART 180--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346 (a) and 374.
Sec. 180.960 [Amended]
2. Section 180.960 is amended by adding alphabetically the
following entries to the table.
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Polymer CAS No.
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Acetic acid ethenyl ester, polymer with ethenol and 137091-12-4
([alpha])-2-propenyl-([])-hydroxypoly (oxy-1,2-
ethanediyl) minimum number average molecular weight
(in amu), 15,000
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Acrylic acid, polymerized, and its ethyl and methyl None
esters
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Acrylic acid-sodium acrylate-sodium-2- 97953-25-8
methylpropanesulfonate copolymer, minimum average
molecular weight (in amu), 4,500
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Acrylic acid-stearyl methacrylate copolymer, minimum 27756-15-6
number average molecular weight (in amu), 2,500
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Acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer conforming to 21 9003-18-3
CFR 180.22, minimum average molecular weight (in
amu), 1,000.
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Acrylonitrile-styrene-hydroxypropyl methacrylate None
copolymer, minimum number average molecular weight
(in amu), 447,000
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Alkyl (C12-C20) methacrylate-methacrylic acid None
copolymer, minimum molecular weight (in amu), 11,900
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3,5-Bis(6-isocyanatohexyl)-2H-1,3,5-oxadiazine-2,4,6- 87823-33-4
(3H,5H)-trione, polymer with diethylenetriamine,
minimum number average molecular weight (in amu),
1,000,000
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Butadiene-styrene copolymer None
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1,4-Butanediol-methylenebis(4-phenylisocyanate)- 9018- 04-6
poly(tetramethylene glycol) copolymer, minimum
molecular weight (in amu) 158,000
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2-Butenedioic acid (Z)-, polymer with ethenol and 139871-83-3
ethenyl acetate, sodium salt, minimum number average
molecular weight (in amu), 75,000
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[alpha]-Butyl-[]-hydroxypoly(oxypropylene) block polymer
with poly(oxyethylene); molecular weight (in amu),
2,400-3,500
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Castor oil, polyoxyethylated; the poly(oxyethylene) None
content averages 5-54 moles
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Chlorinated polyethylene 64754-90-1
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Cross-linked nylon-type polymer formed by the None
reaction of a mixture of sebacoyl chloride and
polymethylene polyphenylisocycanate with a mixture
of ethylenediamine and diethylenetriamine
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Cross-linked polyurea-type encapsulating polymer None
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Docosyl methacrylate-acrylic acid copolymer, or None
docosyl methacrylate-octadecyl methacrylate-acrylic
acid copolymer, minimum number average molecular
weight (in amu), 3,000
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1,12-Dodecanediol dimethacrylate polymer, minimum None
molecular weight (in amu), 100,000
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Ethylene glycol dimethyacrylate-lauryl methacrylate None
copolymer, minimum molecular weight (in amu),
100,000
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Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate polymer, minimum None
molecular weight (in amu), 100,000
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Fumaric acid-isophthalic acid-styrene-ethylene/ None
propylene glycol copolymer, minimum average
molecular weight (in amu), 1 x 1018
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Hexadecyl acrylate-acrylic acid copolymer, hexadecyl None
acrylate-butyl acrylate-acrylic acid copolymer, or
hexadecyl acrylate-dodecyl acrylate-acrylic acid
copolymer, minimum number average molecular weight
(in amu), 3,000
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1,6-Hexanediol dimethyacrylate polymer, minimum None
molecular weight (in amu), 100,000
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[alpha]-Hydro-[]-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene), minimum
molecular weight (in amu), 100,000
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[alpha]-Hydro-[]-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene)poly
(oxypropylene) poly(oxyethylene) block copolymer;
the minimum poly(oxypropylene) content is 27 moles
and the minimum molecular weight (in amu) is 1,900
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[alpha]-Hydro-[]-hydroxypoly(oxypropylene); minimum
molecular weight (in amu) 2,000
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Lauryl methacrylate-1,6-hexanediol dimethacrylate None
copolymer, minimum molecular weight (in amu),
100,000
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Maleic anhydride-methyl vinyl ether, copolymer, None
average molecular weight (in amu), 250,000
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Maleic acid-butadiene copolymer None
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Maleic acid monobutyl ester-vinyl methyl ether 25119-68-0
copolymer, minimum average molecular weight (in
amu), 52,000
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Maleic acid monoethyl ester-vinyl methyl ether 25087-06-3
copolymer, minimum average molecular weight (in
amu), 46,000
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Maleic acid monoisopropyl ester-vinyl methyl ether 31307-95-6
copolymer, minimum average molecular weight (in
amu), 49,000
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Methyl methacrylate-2-sulfoethyl methacrylate- None
dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate-glycidyl methacrylate-
styrene-2-ethylhexyl acrylate graft copolymer,
minimum average molecular weight (in amu), 9,600
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Methyl vinyl ether-maleic acid copolymer), minimum 25153-40-6
number average molecular weight (in amu), 75,000
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Methyl vinyl ether-maleic acid copolymer, calcium 62386-95-2
sodium salt, minimum number average molecular weight
(in amu), 900,000
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Monophosphate ester of the block copolymer [alpha]- None
hydro-[]-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) poly(oxypropylene)
poly(oxyethylene); the poly(oxypropylene) content
averages 37-41 moles, average molecular weight (in
amu), 8,000
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[alpha]-(p-Nonylphenyl-[]-hydroxypoly(oxypropylene)
block polymer with poly(oxyethylene);
polyoxypropylene content of 10-60 moles;
polyoxyethylene content of 10-80 moles; molecular
weight (in amu), 1,200-7,100.
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[alpha]-(p-Nonylphenyl)poly(oxypropylene) block None
polymer with poly(oxyethylene); poly oxyethylene
content 30 to 90 moles; molecular weight (in amu)
averages 3,000
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Octadecanoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, homopolymer, 58128-22-6),
octadecanoate minimum number average molecular
weight (in amu), 1,370
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[alpha]-cis-9-Octadecenyl-[]-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene); the
octadecenyl group is derived from oleyl alcohol and
the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 20 moles
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Octadecyl acrylate-acrylic acid copolymer, octadecyl None
acrylate-dodecyl acrylate-acrylic acid copolymer,
octadecyl methacrylate-butyl acrylate-acrylic acid
copolymer, octadecyl methacrylate-hexyl acrylate-
acrylic acid copolymer, octadecyl methacrylate-
dodecyl acrylate-acrylic acid copolymer, or
octadecyl methacrylate-dodecyl methacrylate-acrylic
acid copolymer, minimum number average molecular
weight (in amu) 3,000
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Oleic acid diester of [alpha]-hydro-[]-
hydroxypoly(oxyethylene); the poly(oxyethylene),
average molecular weight (in amu), 2,300
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Polyamide polymer derived from sebacic acid, None
vegetable oil acids with or without dimerization,
terephthalic acid and/or ethylenediamine
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Polyethylene, oxidized, minimum number average None
molecular weight (in amu), 1,200
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Polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate, polymer with None
ethylene diamine, diethylene triamine and sebacoyl
chloride, cross-linked; minimum number average
molecular weight (in amu), 100,000
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Polyoxyethylated primary amine (C14-C18); the fatty None
amine is derived from an animal source and contains
3% water; the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 20
moles
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Polyoxyethylated sorbitol fatty acid esters; the None
polyoxyethylated sorbitol solution containing 15%
water is reacted with fatty acids limited to C12,
C14, C16, and C18, containing minor amounts of
associated fatty acids; the poly(oxyethylene)
content averages 30 moles.
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Poly(oxyethylene/oxypropylene) monoalkyl (C6-C10) 102900-02-7
ether sodium fumarate adduct, minimum number average
molecular weight (in amu), 1,900
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Polyoxymethylene copolymer, minimum number average None
molecular weight (in amu), 15,000
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Poly(oxypropylene) block polymer with None
poly(oxyethylene), molecular weight (in amu), 1,800-
16,000
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Poly(phenylhexylurea), cross-linked, minimum average None
molecular weight (in amu), 36,000
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Polypropylene 9003-07-0
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Polystyrene, minimum number average molecular weight 9003-53-6
(in amu), 50,000
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Polytetrafluoroethylene 9002-84-0
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Polyvinyl acetate, minimum molecular weight (in amu), None
2,000
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Polyvinyl acetate--polyvinyl alcohol copolymer, 25213-24-5
minimum number average molecular weight (in amu),
50,000
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Polyvinyl alcohol 9002-89-5
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Polyvinyl chloride None
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Poly(vinylpyrrolidone), minimum number average 9003-39-8
molecular weight (in amu), 4,000
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Poly(vinylpyrrolidone-1-eicosene), minimum average 28211-18-9
molecular weight (in amu), 3,000
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Poly(vinylpyrrolidone-1-hexadecene), minimum average 63231-81-2
molecular weight (in amu), 4,700
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Sodium polyflavinoidsulfonate, consisting chiefly of None
the copolymer of catechin and leucocyanidin
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Stearyl methacrylate-1,6-hexanediol dimethacrylate None
copolymer, minimum molecular weight (in amu),
100,000
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Styrene-2-ethylhexyl acrylate-glycidyl methacrylate-2- None
acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid graft
copolymer, minimum number average molecular weight
(in amu), 12,500
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* * * * *
Styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer None
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Styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer, ester derivative None
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Tetradecyl acrylate-acrylic acid copolymer, minimum None
number average molecular weight (in amu), 3,000
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[alpha]-[p-(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenyl] None
poly(oxypropylene) block polymer with
poly(oxyethylene); the poly(oxypropylene) content
averages 25 moles, the poly(oxyethylene) content
averages 40 moles, the molecular weight (in amu)
averages 3,400
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[alpha]-[2,4,6-Tris[1-(phenyl)ethyl]phenyl]-[]-hydroxy
poly(oxyethylene) poly(oxypropylene) copolymer, the
poly(oxypropylene) content averages 2-8 moles, the
poly(oxyethylene) content averages 16-30moles,
average molecular weight (in amu), 1,500
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Urea-formaldehyde copolymer, minimum average 9011-05-6
molecular weight (in amu), 30,000
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Vinyl acetate-allyl acetate-monomethyl maleate None
copolymer, minimum average molecular weight (in
amu), 20,000
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Vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer, minimum number 24937-78-8
average molecular weight (in amu), 69,000
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* * * * *
Vinyl acetate-vinyl alcohol-alkyl lactone copolymer, None
minimum number average molecular weight (in amu),
40,000; minimum viscosity of 18 centipoise
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Vinyl alcohol-disodium itaconate copolymer, minimum None
average molecular weight (in amu), 50,290
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Vinyl alcohol-vinyl acetate-monomethyl maleate, None
sodium salt-maleic acid, disodium salt-[]-
butyrolactone acetic acid, sodium salt copolymer,
minimum number average molecular weight (in amu),
20,000
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Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers None
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Vinyl pyrrolidone-dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate 30581-59-0
copolymer, minimum number average molecular weight
(in amu), 20,000
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* * * * *
Vinyl pyrrolidone-styrene copolymer 25086-29-7
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Sec. 180.1001 [Amended]
3. Section 180.1001 is amended as follows:
i. The table in paragraph (c) is amended by removing the entries
listed below:
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Inert ingredients Limits Uses
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Acrylamide potassium acrylate-- .................. Carrier
acrylic acid copolymer, cross-
linked (CAS Reg. No. 31212-13-
2), minimum number average
molecular weight (in atomic
mass units (amu)) 1,000,000.
Acrylic acid--stearyl .................. Emulsifier,
methacrylate copolymer (CAS suspending agent,
Reg. No. 27756-15-6), minimum or rheology
number average molecular weight modifier
(in amu) 2,500.
[alpha]-Butyl-[]- related adjuvants
hydroxypoly(oxypropylene) block of surfactants
polymer with poly(oxyethylene);
molecular weight (in amu) 2,400-
3,500.
Castor oil, polyoxyethylated; .................. Surfactants,
the poly(oxyethylene) content related adjuvants
averages 5-54 moles. of surfactants
1,12-Dodecanediol dimethacrylate Minimum molecular Release rate
polymer. weight (in amu) regulator in
100,000.. pheromone
formulation
Ethylene glycol dimethyacrylate-- Minimum molecular Release rate
lauryl methacrylate copolymer. weight (in amu) regulator in
100,000.. pheromone
formulation
Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate Minimum molecular Release rate
polymer. weight (in amu) regulator in
100,000.. pheromone
formulation
1,6-Hexanediol dimethyacrylate Minimum molecular Release rate
polymer. weight (in amu) regulator in
100,000.. pheromone
formulation
[alpha]-Hydro-[]-
hydroxypoly(oxypropylene);
molecular weight (in amu)
4,000.
Lauryl methacrylate--1,6- Minimum molecular Release rate
hexanediol dimethacrylate weight (in amu) regulator in
copolymer. 100,000.. pheromone
formulation
Maleic acid monobutyl ester-- .................. Seed-coating
vinyl methyl ether copolymer, adhesive, gel,
CAS No. 25119-68-0, minimum and
average molecular weight (in antitranspirant
amu) 52,000.
Maleic acid monoethyl ester-- .................. Seed-coating
vinyl methyl ether copolymer, adhesive, gel,
CAS No. 25087-06-3, minimum and
average molecular weight (in antitranspirant
amu) 46,000.
Maleic acid monoisopropyl ester- .................. Seed-coating
vinyl methyl ether copolymer, adhesive, gel,
CAS No. 31307-95-6, minimum and
average molecular weight (in antitranspirant
amu) 49,000.
Methyl vinyl ether--maleic acid .................. Dispersant, seed-
copolymer (CAS Reg. No. 25153- coating adhesive
40-6), minimum number average
molecular weight (in amu)
75,000.
Methyl vinyl ether--maleic acid .................. Dispersant, seed-
copolymer calcium sodium salt coating adhesive
(CAS Reg. No. 62386-95-2),
minimum number average
molecular weight (in amu)
900,000.
[alpha]-(p-Nonylphenyl) .................. Do.
poly(oxypropylene) block
polymer with poly(oxyethylene);
polyoxyethylene content 30 to
90 moles; molecular weight (in
amu) averages 3,000.
[alpha]-(p-Nonylphenyl-[]- of surfactants
hydroxypoly(oxyethylene); the
octadecenyl group is derived
from oleyl alcohol and the
poly(oxyethylene) content
averages 20 moles.
Polyethylene, oxidized, .................. Coating agent
conforming to 21 CFR 172.260.
Polymers derived from the .................. Surfactants,
following monomers: acrylic related adjuvants
acid, sodium form; butyl of surfactants
acrylate; ethyl acrylate;
methacrylic acid and its
ammonium and potassium salts;
and methyl methacrylate
Polymerized sodium methacrylate. .................. pH control
Poly(oxyethylene/ oxypropylene) ................. Surfactant
monoalkyl(C6- C10) ether sodium
fumarate adduct (CAS Reg. No.
102900-02-7), minimum number
average molecular weight (in
amu) 1,900.
Poly(oxypropylene) block polymer .................. Do.
with poly(oxyethylene);
molecular weight (in amu) 1,800-
16,000.
Polystyrene (CAS Reg. No. 9003- .................. Suspending agent,
53-6), minimum number average thickener
molecular weight (in amu)
50,000).
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Poly(vinylpyrrolidone) (CAS Reg. .................. Surfactant,
No. 9003-39-8), minimum number related adjuvants
average molecular weight (in of surfactant
amu) 4,000.
Poly(vinylpyrrolidone-1- Minimum average Dispersing agent
eicosene) (CAS Reg. No. 28211- molecular weight
18-9). 3,000..
Poly(vinylpyrrolidone-1- Minimum average Dispersing agent
hexadecene) (CAS Reg. No. 63231- molecular weight
81-2). (in amu) 4,700.
Stearyl methacrylate--1,6- Minimum molecular Release rate
hexanediol dimethacrylate weight (in amu) regulator in
copolymer. 100,000.. pheromone
formulation
Styrene-2-ethylhexyl acrylate- .................. Dispersing agent/
glycidyl methacrylate-2- solvent
acrylamido-2-
methylpropanesulfonic acid
graft copolymer, minimum number
average molecular weight
12,500.
Vinyl pyrrolidone- .................. Leaching
dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate inhibitor, binder
copolymer (CAS Reg. No. 30581- for water-
59-0), minimum number average dispersible
molecular weight (in amu) aggregates,
20,000. sticker and
suspension
stabilizer
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ii. Section 180.1001 is further amended by removing from the table
in paragraph (d) the entries listed below:
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Inert ingredients Limits Uses
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Acetic acid ethenyl ester, .................. Component of water-
polymer with ethenol and soluble film
([alpha])-2-propenyl-([12-C20) methacrylate- .................. Stabilizer;
methacrylic acid copolymer; component of
minimum molecular weight (in spray drift
amu) 11,900. retardant
3,5-Bis(6-isocyanatohexyl)-2H- .................. Encapsulating
1,3,5-oxadiazine-2,4,6-(3H,5H)- agent
trione, polymer with
diethylenetriamine (CAS Reg.
No. 87823-33-4); minimum number
average molecular weight (in
amu) 1,000,000.
Butadiene-styrene copolymer .................. Adhesive,
component of
adhesive
2-Butenedioic acid (Z)-, polymer .................. Component of water-
with ethenol and ethenyl soluble film
acetate, sodium salt (minimum
number averagemolecular weight
(in amu) 75,000; CAS No. 139871-
83-3).
Cross-linked polyurea-type .................. Encapsulating
encapsulating polymer formed by agent
the reduction of a mixture of
toluene diisocyanate and
polymethylene
polyphenylisocyanate
Fumaric acid--isophthalic acid-- .................. Encapsulating
styrene--ethylene/propylene agent
glycol copolymer (minimum
average molecular weight (in
amu) 1 x 1018).
[alpha]-Hydro-[]-
hydroxypoly(oxyethylene);
molecular weight (in amu)
100,000 minimum.
[alpha]-Hydro-[]- defoamers
hydroxypoly(oxypropylene) (mol.
wt. 2,000).
Maleic acid--butadiene 3% of pesticide Surfactants,
copolymer. formulation. related adjuvants
surfactants
Maleic anhydride--methyl vinyl .................. Do.
ether, copolymer; average
molecular weight (in amu)
250,000.
Methyl methacrylate-2-sulfoethyl .................. Carrier
methacrylate-dimethylaminoethyl
methacrylate-glycidyl
methacrylate-styrene-2-
ethylhexyl acrylate graft
copolymer (minimum average
molecular weight (in amu)
9,600).
Monophosphate ester of the block .................. Do.
copolymer [alpha]-hydro-[]-butyrolactone
acetic acid, sodium salt
copolymer, minimum number
average molecular weight (in
amu) 20,000.
Oleic acid diester of [alpha]- .................. Surfactant
hydro-[]-
hydroxypoly(oxyethylene); the
poly(oxyethylene) molecular
weight (in amu) averages 2,300.
Polyethylene, oxidized (as .................. Surfactants,
defined in 21 CFR 172.260(a)). related adjuvants
of surfactants
Polyoxyethylated primary amine Applied prior to Surfactant
(C14-C18); the fatty amine is planting of any
derived from an animal source crop, or as
and contains 3% water; the directed spray
poly(oxyethylene) content around the base
averages 20 moles. of any crop..
Polyvinylpyrrolidone, butylated. .................. Surfactants,
related adjuvants
of surfactants
Sodium polyflavinoidsulfonate, ................. Sunscreen agent
consisting chiefly of the for viral
copolymer of catechin and insecticides for
leucocyanidin. use on cotton
Styrene--maleic anhydride For preemergence Suspending or
copolymer use only.. dispersing agent
Styrene--maleic anhydride Limited to 3% of Suspending or
copolymer, ester derivative. the formulation.. dispersing agent.
For pre-emergence
use and use prior
to formation of
edible parts of
plant
[alpha]-[2,4,6-Tris[1- Not more than 15% Do.
(phenyl)ethyl]phenyl]-[]- fier, related
hydroxypoly (oxypropylene) adjuvants of
block polymer with surfactants.
poly(oxyethylene); molecular
weight (in amu) 2,400-3,500.
1,4-Butanediol-methylenebis(4- .................. Solid diluent;
phenylisocyanate)- carrier
poly(tetramethylene glycol)
copolymer (CAS Reg. No. 9018-04-
6); minimum molecular weight
(in amu) 158,000.
Castor oil, polyoxyethylated; .................. Surfactants,
the poly(oxyethylene) content related adjuvants
averages 5-54 moles. of surfactants
Castor oil, polyoxyethylated; .................. Surfactants,
the poly(oxyethylene) content related adjuvants
averages 40 moles. of surfactants
Chlorinated polyethylene (CAS .................. Resin, component
Reg. No. 64754-90-1). animal tag
Cross-linked polyurea-type .................. Encapsulating
encapsulating polymer. agent
1,2 Ethanediamine, polymer with .................. Surfactant,
oxirane and methyloxirane (CAS dispersing agent
Reg. No. 26316-40-5) minimum
number average molecular weight
2,800 and the range of number
average molecular weight is
2,800 to 10,000 daltons.
[alpha]-Hydro-[]- related adjuvants
hydroxypoly (oxypropylene); of surfactants
molecular weight (in amu)
2,000.
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[alpha]-Hydro-[]- wetting agent
hydroxypoly (oxyethylene)poly
(oxypropylene)
poly(oxyethylene) block
copolymer; the minimum
poly(oxypropylene) content is
27 moles and the minimum
molecular weight (in amu) is
1,900.
Maleic acid monobutyl ester-- .................. Seed-coating
vinyl methyl ether copolymer, adhesive, gel,
CAS No. 25119-68-0, minimum and
average molecular weight (in antitranspirant
amu) 52,000.
Maleic acid monoethyl ester-- .................. Seed-coating
vinyl methyl ether and adhesive gel,
copolymer, CAS No. 25087-06-3, antitranspirant.
minimum average molecular
weight (in amu) 46,000.
Maleic acid monoisopropyl ester-- .................. Seed-coating
vinyl methyl ether copolymer, adhesive gel,
CAS No. 31307-95-6, minimum antitranspirant.
average molecular weight (in
amu) 49,000.
Methyl vinyl ether--maleic acid .................. Dispersant
copolymer (CAS Reg. No. 25153-
40-6), minimum number average
molecular weight (in amu)
75,000.
Methyl vinyl ether--maleic acid .................. Dispersant
copolymer calcium sodium salt
(CAS Reg. No. 62386-95-2),
minimum number average
molecular weight (in amu)
900,000.
[alpha]-(p- .................. Do.
Nonylphenyl)poly(oxypropylene)
block polymer with
poly(oxyethylene);
polyoxyethylene content 30 to
90 moles; molecular weight (in
amu) averages 3,000.
[alpha]-(p-Nonylphenyl)-[]-hydroxypoly
(oxyethylene); the octadecenyl
group is derived from oleyl
alcohol and the
poly(oxyethylene) content
average 20 moles.
Polyacrylic acid .................. Surfactants,
related adjuvants
of surfactants
Polyoxyethylated sorbitol fatty .................. Do.
acid esters; the
polyoxyethylated sorbitol
solution containing 15% water
is reacted with fatty acids
limited to C12, C14, C16, and
C18 containing minor amounts of
associated fatty acids; the
poly(oxyethylene) content
averages 30 moles.
Poly(oxypropylene) block polymer .................. Do.
with poly(oxyethylene);
molecular weight (in amu) 1,800-
9,000.
Polypropylene (CAS Reg. No. 9003- .................. Carrier, component
07-0). of plastic slow-
release tag
Polystyrene (CAS Reg. No. 9003- .................. Suspending agent,
53-6), minimum number average thickener
molecular weight (in amu)
50,000).
Polytetrafluoroethylene (CAS .................. Component of
Reg. No. 9002-84-0). plastic slow
release tag
Polyvinyl alcohol (CAS Reg. No. .................. Surfactant
9002-89-5).
Polyvinyl chloride .................. Solid diluent,
carrier
Vinyl pyrrolidone-- .................. Leaching
dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate inhibitor, binder
copolymer (CAS Reg. No. 30581- for water-
590), minimum number average dispersible
molecular weight (in amu) aggregates,
20,000. sticker and
suspension
stabilizer
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Sec. Sec. 180.1028, 180.1038, 180.1053, 180.1060, and
180.1112 [Removed]
4. Sections 180.1028, 180.1038, 180.1053, 180.1060, and 180.1112
are removed.
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