§ 721.12201 Cellulose, alkoxyalkyl ether, alkali metal salt (generic).
(a)Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to reporting.
(1)The chemical substance identified generically as cellulose, alkoxyalkyl ether, alkali metal salt (PMN P-23-173; Accession No. 303061) is subject to reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section. The requirements of this section do not apply to quantities of the substance after they have been incorporated into an article as defined at 40 CFR 720.3 or when the substance is embedded in or cured in a matrix. (2)The significant new uses are:
(i)Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in § 721.63(a)(1), (a)(3) through (6), and (c). When determining which persons are reasonably Free access — add to your briefcase to read the full text and ask questions with AI
§ 721.12201 Cellulose, alkoxyalkyl ether, alkali metal salt (generic).
(a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified generically as cellulose, alkoxyalkyl ether, alkali metal salt (PMN P-23-173; Accession No. 303061) is subject to reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section. The requirements of this section do not apply to quantities of the substance after they have been incorporated into an article as defined at 40 CFR 720.3 or when the substance is embedded in or cured in a matrix.
(2) The significant new uses are:
(i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in § 721.63(a)(1), (a)(3) through (6), and (c). When determining which persons are reasonably likely to be exposed as required for § 721.63(a)(1) and (a)(4), engineering control measures (e.g., enclosure or confinement of the operation, general and local ventilation) or administrative control measures (e.g., workplace policies and procedures) shall be considered and implemented to prevent exposure, where feasible. For purposes of § 721.63(a)(5), respirators must provide a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) assigned protection factor (APF) of at least 10.
(ii) Hazard communication. Requirements as specified in § 721.72(a) through (d), (f), (g)(1), (g)(3)(iii), and (g)(5). For purposes of § 721.72(g)(1), this substance may cause: specific target organ toxicity and reproductive toxicity. Alternative hazard and warning statements that meet the criteria of the Globally Harmonized System and OSHA Hazard Communication Standard may be used.
(iii) Industrial, commercial, and consumer activities. Requirements as specified in § 721.80(k).
(iv) Release to water. Requirements as specified in § 721.90(a)(4), (b)(4), and (c)(4) where N=120.
(b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph (b).
(1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in § 721.125(a) through (i), and (k) are applicable to manufacturers, importers, and processors of this substance.
(2) Limitation or revocation of certain notification requirements. The provisions of § 721.185 apply to this section.
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