Learn the Issues

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  • Other Bed Bug Web Pages

    These resources include photos to aid in identification, cimex lectularius (bed bug) biology and behavior, and tips for using an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to control infestations.

  • Bed Bugs Appearance and Life Cycle

    Identify these bugs accurately, from egg to nymph to adult. Adults are about the size of an apple seed, brown and oval-shaped, and either flat or balloon-like depending on how recently fed. Nymphs are a bit smaller and translucent or whitish yellow.

  • Bed Bugs are Public Health Pests

    EPA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a joint statement on the public health impacts of bed bugs, which are blood-sucking ectoparasites (external parasites). EPA also has a pesticide registration notice on this topic.

  • 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole; Final Test Rule

    EPA is issuing a final test rule, under section 4 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requiring manufacturers and processors of 2-mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT, CAS No. 149—30-4) to perform testing.

  • Tributyl Phosphate; Final Test Rule

    EPA is issuing a final test rule under section 4 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requiring manufacturers and processors of tributyl phosphate (TBP. CAS No. 126-73-3) to perform testing for health effects.

  • Testing Consent Order for Cyclohexane

    EPA has issued a Testing Consent Order (Order) that incorporates an Enforceable Consent Agreement (ECA) pursuant to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

  • Cresols; Testing Requirements

    The EPA is issuing a final rule establishing testing requirements under section 4(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for manufacturers and processors of cresols.

  • Testing Consent Order for Sodium Cyanide

    This document announces that EPA has signed an enforceable testing Consent Order with E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont), FMC Corporation (FMC), Degussa Corporation (Degussa), ICI Americas Incorporated (ICI), and Cyanco Company (Cyanco).

  • Testing Consent Order on Mesityl Oxide

    This document announces that EPA has signed an enforceable testing Consent Order with four of the manufacturers of mesityl oxide (MO; CAS No, 141—79—7), who have agreed to perform certain health effects tests with MO.

  • OIeylamine; Testing Requirements

    EPA is issuing a final rule under section 4(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requiring manufacturers and processors of oleylamine (9-octadecenylamine or ODA, CAS Number 112-90—3) to test this chemical.

  • Federal Register notice: Propylene Oxide; Testing Requirements

    This final rule promulgated under section 4(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires manufacturers and processors of propylene oxide (CAS No. 75-58-9) to test this chemical for developmental toxicity.

  • Testing Consent Order for 4- vinylcyclohexene

    This final rule announces that EPA has signed an Enforceable Testing Consent Order for 4-vinylcyclohexene (4-VCH, butadiene dimer, CAS No. 100—40—3).

  • Diethyene Glycol Butyl Ether and Diethylene Glycol Butyl Ether Acetate; Test Standards and Requirements

    The EPA is issuing a final test rule, under section 4 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), requiring manufacturers and processors to perform testing for health effects.

  • Testing Consent Order; Triethylene Glycol Monomethyl, Monoethyl, and Monobutyl Ethers

    This rule announces that EPA has signed an enforceable Testing Consent Order with five manufacturers of Triethylene Glycol Monomethyl, Monoethyl, and Monobutyl Ethers.

  • Federal Register notice: Fluoroalkenes; Final Test Rule

    EPA is issuing a final rule to require testing for certain health effects for the following fluoroalkenes: vinyl fluoride (VF; CAS No.75—02.-5),vinylidene fluoride (VDF;CAS No. 75-38—7), hexafluoropropene (HFP; CAS No. 116—15—4) and tetrafluoroethene (TFE)

  • Triethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether; Final Test Rule

    EPA is issuing a final test rule under section 4 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requiring manufacturers and processors of triethylene glycol monomethyl ether (TGME, CAS No. 112-35-6) to perform developmental neurotoxicity tasting.

  • TSCA Section 5(b)(4) Concern List

    EPA's existing chemicals programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and/or characterization, and risk management for chemicals substances in commercial use.

  • Toxic Substances; Biphenyl; Test Rule

    This rule promulgates EPA’s decision to require manufacturers and processors to test biphenyl (CAS No: 92—52—4) for environmental effects and chemical fate under section 4(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

  • Federal Register notice: Testing Requirement; Final Test Standards and Reporting Requirements; 1,2-Dichloropropane

    EPA is issuing a final rule under section 4(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that requires manufacturers and processors of 1,2-dichioropropane (DCP: CAS Number 78—87—5) to conduct tests.

  • Federal Register notice: Office of Water Chemicals; Final Test Rule

    EPA is issuing a final rule, under section 4 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), requiring manufacturers and processors to test four chemical substances for certain health effects.

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