Laws & Regulations

Inert Reassessment Document for Titanium dioxide - CAS No. 13463-67-7

Based on the non-bioavailability of titanium dioxide and lack of concern for adverse human health or nontarget organism effects, titanium dioxide can be reclassified as a List 4A inert ingredient.

Inert Reassessment Document for Phenolsulfonic acid-formaldehyde-urea condensate and its sodium salt

Phenolsulfonic acid-formaldehyde-urea condensate and its sodium salt is classified as a List 3 inert ingredient

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 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol - CAS No. 107-41-5

2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol is used as a chemical intermediate, a selective solvent in petroleum refining, a component of hydraulic fluids, an additive for cement, a component of industrial coatings, a solvent for inks, an additive for fuel and lubricants

Inert Reassessment Document for Propylene glycol alginate - CAS No. 9005-37-2

As an inert pesticide ingredient, propylene glycol alginate is exempt from the requirement for a tolerance when used as a deforming agent in pesticide formulations applies to growing crops, or to raw agricultural commodities after harvest.

Inert Reassessment Document for Propylene Glycol monomethyl ether - CAS No. 107-98-2

The predominant use of this chemical is in consumer products, including paints, varnishes, inks and cleaning products.

Inert Reassessment Document for N-(n-dodecyl)-2-pyrrolidone

N-(n-dodecyl)-2-pyrrolidone and N-(n-octyl)-2-pyrrolidone are used as inert ingredients (solvents) in cotton defoliants containing thidiazuron and diuron as active ingredients.

Inert Reassessment Document for 3,6-Diemthyl-4-octyn-3,6-diol

These chemicals are used as surfactants in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops, raw agricultural commodities, and animals with use limitations of not more than 2.5% in formulation and application to soil prior to planting.

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 n-Decyl Alcohol

Industrially, both alcohols are used as ingredients in perfumes, flavoring agents, and industrial solvents. In addition, the U s. S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of both chemicals as direct food additives.

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.

Inert Reassessment Document for Dimethyl Ether - CAS No. 115-10-6

The existing dimethyl ether exemption from the requirement of a tolerance under 40 CFR 180.930 is for use on animals only. Dimethyl ether is used as an inert ingredient in a variety of livestock insect sprays and foggers.

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 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 Dimethylpolysiloxane

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

Inert Reassessment Document for DPGME - CAS No. 34590-94-8

The predominant use of this DPGME is in consumer products, including paints, varnishes, inks, and cleaning products.

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 Oxo-Alkyl Acetates

The oxo-alkyl acetates are mixtures (not pure chemicals) that include branched and linear alkyl acetates with the general structure CH3COOR, where R is a branched and/or linear alkyl group.

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

Oxalic acid is used as an analytical regent.

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.