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Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) Action Plan

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) have been widely used as flame retardants in a number of applications. EPA is concerned that some of the component congeners are persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic.

Toluene Diisocyanates (TDI) Action Plan

This Action Plan addresses the use of toluene diisocyanate (TDI) and related compounds
in products that may result in consumer and general population exposures, particularly in or around buildings, including homes and schools.

Fact Sheet: Alkanes, C12-13, chloro (CAS No. 71011-12-6)

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.

Fact Sheet: Benzidine-Based Chemical Substances

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.

Bisphenol A (BPA) Summary

A summary of EPA's review of Bisphenol A (BPA).

TSCA Section 21 Petition Requesting EPA to Ban Lead for Shot, Bullets, and Fishing Sinkers

This petition requests EPA to promulgate regulations to "prohibit the manufacture, processing, and distribution in commerce of lead for shot, bullets, and fishing sinkers."

EPA Letter Denying TSCA Section 21 Petition

Letter denying TSCA Section 21 petition requesting EPA to regulate Anthropogenic Emissions Carbon Dioxide.

TSCA Section 21 Petition Requesting EPA to Regulate Cadmium in Consumer Products, Especially Toy Metal Jewelry

This petition requests EPA to require producers, importers, and processors of cadmium and cadmium compounds to provide health and safety reporting.

EPA Response to TSCA Section 21 Petition

This document provides the reasons for EPA’s denial of a petition it received under section 21 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

TSCA Section 21 Petition to Prohibit the Use of Hydrofluorosilicic Acid (HFSA) as a Water Fluoridation Agent

This petition requested that EPA take action under section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to prohibit the use of hydrofluorosilicic acid (HFSA) as a water fluoridation agent.

A Summary of All Chemical Action Plans Issued by EPA

A brief summary overview of all posted chemical action plans.

2012 TSCA Work Plan Chemicals

The TSCA Work Plan Chemicals Methods Document explains the hazard, exposure, and persistence/bio-accumulation criteria, the data sources used, and how chemicals were scored.

TSCA Section 21 Petition Requesting EPA to Promulgate TSCA Section 4 and 8 Rules Concerning Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Chemicals and Mixtures

This petition requests EPA to promulgate regulations under TSCA Section 4 and 8 rules requiring toxicity testing and reporting of health and safety studies on oil and gas exploration and production chemicals.

CDX Registration Webinar

This webinar provides instruction on how to register in the CDX system.

TSCA Section 21 Petition Requesting EPA to Establish Regulations Prohibiting the Manufacture, Processing, and Distribution in Commerce of Lead Wheel Balancing Weights.

This petition requests EPA to establish regulations prohibiting the manufacture, processing, and distribution in commerce of lead wheel balancing weights (“wheel weights”).