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EPA/OCSPP RIN: 2070-AJ97 Publication ID: Fall 2013 
Title: MDI and TDI; Health and Safety Data Reporting under TSCA 8(d) 
Abstract: EPA is considering the development of a proposed rule under section 8(d) of the Toxic Substances Control Act that would require chemical manufacturers (including importers) to submit unpublished health and safety data on diisocyanates. Diisocyanates are well known dermal and inhalation sensitizers in the workplace and have been documented to cause asthma, lung damage, and in severe cases, fatal reactions. EPA is concerned about potential health effects that may result from exposures to the consumer or self-employed worker while using products containing diisocyanates (e.g., spray-applied foam sealants, adhesives, and coatings) or incidental exposures to the general population while such products are used in or around buildings including homes or schools. These chemicals have been identified by the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics and recommended for testing consideration by the Interagency Testing Committee. There is an established regulation and process for imposing this type of one-time reporting requirement. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 716   
Legal Authority: 15 USC 2607(d)    TSCA 8(d)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  03/00/2014 
Final Rule  01/00/2015 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Katherine Sleasman
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Mail Code 7602M,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 566-1204
Email: sleasman.katherine@epa.gov

Leslie Cronkhite
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
4606,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 564-3878
Email: cronkhite.leslie@epa.gov