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Pentaerythritol Stearates; Tolerance Exemption

pesticide · Rule · Published 1996-07-03 · Effective 1996-07-03 · 61 FR 34741

Document

Document number
96-16857
Federal Register citation
61 FR 34741
CFR reference
40 CFR 180
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
pesticide
Publication date
1996-07-03
Effective date
1996-07-03
EPA docket
OPP-300419A

Abstract

This document establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of a mixture of chemicals known as pentaerythritol stearates (CAS Reg. No. 85116-93-4), which include pentaerythritol monostearate (CAS Reg. No. 78-23-9), pentaerythritol distearate (CAS Reg. No. 13081-97-5), pentaerythritol tristearate (CAS Reg. No. 28188-24-1), and pentaerythritol tetrastearate (CAS Reg. No. 115-83-3) when used as an inert ingredient (emulsifier) at a concentration of no more than 25 ppm in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops and to raw agricultural commodities after harvest. This regulation was requested by Wacker Silicones Corporation, pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).

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