# C10-C16 Alkylbenzene Sulfonates; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2019-09-09 · Effective 2019-09-09 · 84 FR 47125
## Document
- **Document number:** 2019-19397
- **Category:** pesticide
- **Federal Register citation:** 84 FR 47125
- **CFR reference:** 40 CFR 180
- **Publication date:** 2019-09-09
- **Effective date:** 2019-09-09
- **EPA docket:** EPA-HQ-OPP-2018-0070
## Abstract

This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of C<INF>10</INF>-C<INF>16</INF> branched and linear alkylbenzene sulfonates, including benzenesulfonic acid, dodecyl (CAS Reg, No. 27176-87-0) and benzenesulfonic acid, dodecyl-, sodium salt (CAS Reg. No. 25155-30-0), when used as an active or inert ingredient in antimicrobial pesticide formulations applied to food- contact surfaces in public eating places, dairy-processing equipment, and food-processing equipment and utensils at a maximum concentration not to exceed 700 parts per million (ppm). Exponent, Inc., on behalf of Ecolab, Inc., submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/09/09/2019-19397/c10-c16-alkylbenzene-sulfonates-exemption-from-the-requirement-of-a-tolerance)
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