Laws & Regulations

Inert Reassessment Document for Nicotinamide - CAS No. 98-92-0

Nicotinamide is a water-soluble B complex vitamin which is naturally present in animal products, whole cereals and legumes.

Inert Reassessment Document for Acetophenone - CAS No. 98-86-2

The major use of acetophenone is as a catalyst for the polymerization of olefins; in organic synthesis, especially as a photosensitizer and as a specialty solvent for plastics and resins.

Inert Reassessment Document for PEG Fatty Acid Esters

The tolerance reassessment decision document and action memorandum for the PEG fatty acid ester date September 28, 2005, included two tolerance exemptions (under 40 CFR 180.910 and $) CFR 180.930, respectively)

Inert Reassessment Document for 2-(2'-Hydroxy-5'-methylpheny)benzotriazole

2-(2'-Hydroxy-5'-methylphenyl)benzotriazole commonly known as Drometrizole is most commonly used as an UV light absorber helping to stabilize
and protect plastics, polyesters, celluloses, acrylates, dyes, rubber, synthetic and natural fibers, waxes,

Inert Reassessment Document for Triethanolamine - CAS No. 102-71

Triethanolamine is used as stabilizer or inhibitor in pesticide formulations applied before a crop emerges from the soil.

Inert Reassessment Document for Alkyl (C8-C24)

Inert Ingredient Tolerance Reassessments: Two Exemptions from the
Requirement of a Tolerance for Alkyl (C8-C24) Benzenesulfonic Acid and its Ammonium, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, and Zinc Salts

Inert Reassessment Document for Dialkyl (C8-C18) Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride

Dialkyl (C8-C18) Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride and Mono and Dialkyl (C8-C18) Methylated Ammonium Chloride Compounds are used as surfactants in cleaning agents and personal care products.

Inert Reassessment Document for Oxalic Acid - CAS No. 144-62-7

Oxalic acid is used as an analytical regent.

Inert Reassessment Document for Propyl p-Hydroxybenzoate - CAS No. 94-13-3

Parabens, specifically propyl parben, have been used as antimicrobial food additives in several food categories such as baked good, beverages, creams, pastes, jams, jellies, preserves, syrups and ot her applications for more than 50 years.

Inert Reassessment Document for y-Butyrolactone - CAS No. 96-48-0

y-Butyrolactone is used as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of various chemical, vitamin B!, and the rubber additive thiodibutyric acid. It is a constituent of paint removes, textile aids, drilling oils, hairwave compositions, sun lotions, pharma

Inert Reassessment Document for Tristyrylphenol Ethoxylates

Tristyrylphenol ethoxylates are used as surfactants at not more than 15% in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops only.

Inert Reassessment Document for Octadecyl 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate - CAS No. 2082-79-3

Octadecyl 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate is predominately used as a thermal stabilizer and antioxidant in plastic materials.

Inert Reassessment Document for Trimethylolpropane - CAS No. 77-99-6

Trimethylolpropane is used in a large variety of commercial applications, including in the manufacturer of varnishes, resins; polyesters for polyurethane foams, textile finishes, plastictzers, and cross-linking agents for spandex fibers.

Inert Reassessment Document for Dimethylpolysiloxane

The reassessment decision is to maintain the inert ingredient tolerance exemptions "as-is".

Inert Reassessment Document for Aluminum Isopropoxide

Aluminum isopropylate is used to make aluminum soaps, paints, waterproofing
finishes for textiles, and other chemicals. It is used as a dehydrating agent, a viscosity adjustor for
varnishes, an intermediate for pharmaceuticals, and as an antitranspirant.

Inert Reassessment Document for Tertiary Butylhydroquinone - CAS No. 1948-33-0

TBHQ is widely used as an antioxidant food additive in edible fats and oils under FDA.

Inert Reassessment Document for 1-2-dihydro-6-ethoxy-2,2,4-trimethylquinoline - CAS No. 91-53-2

The predominant use of this chemical is as a pesticideal wrap on pears, as a preservative on animal feed and as an antioxidant in certain species. The tolerance for the active ingredient use of ethoxyquin is addressed in the 2004 RED.

Inert Reassessment Document for 1-1-Difluoroethane - CAS No. 75-37-6

1 ,l -Difluoroethane is employed for aerosol pesticide formulations used for insect control in food and feed-handing establishments and animals.

Inert Reassessment Document for Dimethyl sulfoxide - CAS No. 67-68-5

DMSO is used as a solvent for many organic compounds including fats, carbohydrates, dyes, resins and polymers.

Inert Reassessment Document for Diethyl Phthalate - CAS No. 84-66-2

Diethyl phthalate used is as a plasticizer in a wide variety of consumer products, including plastic packaging film, automotive components, toys, cosmetic formulations, toiletries, medical tubing, solid rocket propellants, and as a ingredient in aspirin.