EPA Sets SNUR Prohibiting Benzadine Dyes in Textiles
The Environmental Protection Agency is setting a significant new use rule (SNUR) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for nine benzadine based chemicals that it says were formerly used in textile dyes, as well as paints and inks. The agency's final rule (here) also eliminates the exemption for both newly- and previously-listed benzadines for importers and processors of the chemicals. EPA said the SNUR on benzadines "closes a loophole to ensure that these chemicals and products containing them, such as clothing, cannot be imported without EPA review and possible restriction," in a press release dated Dec. 17 (here). The EPA press release said benzadine dyes are no longer in use.
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EPA is also setting SNURs for a phthalate, DnPP, and an alkane. As a result of these SNURs, persons planning to manufacture, import, or process any of these seven chemicals for an activity that is designated as a significant new use by this rule are to notify EPA at least 90 days in advance. The final rule is effective Feb. 27.
(Federal Register 12/29/14)