Science & Technology
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Identifying Existing Chemicals for Prioritization under TSCA
This document describes the general approaches EPA may consider for identifying existing chemicals as potential candidates for prioritization.
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The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act: First Year Implementation Plan
Frequent questions for the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (TSCA21).
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Essential Principles for Reform of Chemicals Management Legislation
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.
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TSCA Chemical Data Reporting Fact Sheet: Reporting Manufactured Chemical Substances from Metal Mining and Related Activities
This fact sheet provides guidance on the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule requirements related to the reporting of mined metals, intermediates, and byproducts manufactured during metal mining and related activities.
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2016 Chemical Data Reporting Training Modules
The following seven training modules were developed to assist those who may be required to submit reports in 2012 in response to the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) under TSCA.
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2012 Chemical Data Reporting Training Modules
The following seven training modules were developed to assist those who may be required to submit reports in 2012 in response to the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) under TSCA.
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Antimicrobial Testing Methods & Procedures: QC-22-04
Information about ATMP - SOP VITEK 2 Compact: Use, Maintenance and Quality Control Procedures - QC-22-04
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Antimicrobial Testing Methods & Procedures: QC-09-07
Information about ATMP - SOP Establishment of Control Numbers and Tracking of Laboratory Supplies - QC-09-07
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Antimicrobial Testing Methods & Procedures: MB-13-05
Information about ATMP - SOP Handling Spills of Biohazardous Materials - MB-13-05
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Antimicrobial Testing Methods & Procedures: MB-17-04
Information about ATMP - SOP Neutralization Confirmation Procedures for the AOAC Use-dilution method (UDM), the AOAC Germicidal Spray Products as Disinfectants Test (GSPT) and the Disinfectant Towelette Test (DTT) - MB-17-04
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Antimicrobial Testing Methods & Procedures: MB-26-02
Information about ATMP - SOP Neutralization of Microbicidal Activity using the OECD Quantitative Method for Evaluating Bactericidal Activity of Microbicides Used on Hard, Non-Porous Surfaces - MB-26-02
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Data Development and Information Collection to Assess Risks
This page discusses various authorities used under TSCA to collect information on hazardous and/or high production volume chemicals.
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TSCA Section 9 Relationship to Other Federal Laws
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.
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Sunset Dates of Chemicals Subject to Final TSCA Section 4 and Related 12(b) Actions
This Table lists, in ascending chemical Abstract Service (CAS) Registry number order, all chemical substances and mixtures that are and/or have been the subject of final TSCA Section 4 test rules and/or TSCA Section 4 enforceable consent agreements/orders.
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Pigment Violet 29 (Anthra[2,1,9-def:6,5,10-d’e’f’]diisoquinoline-1,3,8,10(2H,9H)-tetrone) Scope Document and Supplemental Files
Scope Doc and supplemental files for PV-29
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Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge: 2004 Greener Synthetic Pathways Award
Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge 2004 award winner, Bristol-Myers Squibb, manufactures paclitaxel, the active ingredient in the anticancer drug, Taxol, using plant cell fermentation and extraction to replace synthesis.
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Risk Evaluation for Carbon Tetrachloride
Risk evaluation for Carbon Tetrachloride
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Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge: 2008 Academic Award
Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge 2008 award winners, Professors Robert E. Maleczka, Jr. and Milton R. Smith, III, developed halogen-free, catalytic C-H activation/borylation to make aryl and heteroaryl boronic esters.
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E-FAST - Exposure and Fate Assessment Screening Tool - Common Questions and Answers
he EPA Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Economics, Exposure, and Technology Division has developed several exposure assessment tools and models.
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Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Airborne Chemicals
Acute exposure guideline levels (AEGLs) describe the risk to humans from a once-in-a-life-time, or rare, exposure to airborne chemicals.