# Cellulose, Ethyl Ether; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2021-06-07 · Effective 2021-06-07 · 86 FR 30206
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-11840
- **Category:** pesticide
- **Federal Register citation:** 86 FR 30206
- **CFR reference:** 40 CFR 180
- **Publication date:** 2021-06-07
- **Effective date:** 2021-06-07
- **EPA docket:** EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0138
## Abstract

This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of cellulose, ethyl ether; number average molecular weight 13,000 Daltons when used as an inert ingredient in a pesticide chemical formulation. Exponent, Inc. on behalf of Nutrition & Biosciences USA 1, LLC, formerly DDP Specialty Electronic Materials US, Inc. submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of cellulose, ethyl ether on food or feed commodities.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/06/07/2021-11840/cellulose-ethyl-ether-exemption-from-the-requirement-of-a-tolerance)
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