Exemption of Polyethylhexyl Glycidyl Ether Polyethylene Oxide Copolymer from Tolerance Requirement in Pesticides
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The EPA has ruled that Polyethylhexyl Glycidyl Ether Polyethylene Oxide Copolymer can be used in pesticides without requiring a set tolerance level, provided it makes up no more than 10% of the formulation by weight. This affects agricultural producers, food manufacturers, and pesticide producers as it simplifies compliance requirements by removing the need to test for certain residue levels.
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Key Changes
- Eliminates the need for a set tolerance level for this chemical in pesticides.
- Allows for use in pesticide formulations up to 10% by weight.
- Simplifies compliance for agricultural and pesticide industries.
Obligations
What this law requires
Pesticide formulations containing polyethylhexyl glycidyl ether polyethylene oxide copolymer (CAS No. 82780-16-3) must not exceed 10% by weight of the total pesticide formulation
Polyethylhexyl glycidyl ether polyethylene oxide copolymer may only be used as an inert ingredient in the capacity of a wetting agent or surfactant on growing crops and raw agricultural commodities pre- and post-harvest
File objections to this regulation in writing with the EPA Hearing Clerk on or before June 9, 2026, in accordance with 40 CFR part 178, identifying docket ID EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-0155
Submit copies of objections or hearing requests (excluding Confidential Business Information) to the public docket at https://www.regulations.gov following online submission instructions
Clearly mark any information claimed as Confidential Business Information (CBI) in submissions, as unmarked information may be disclosed publicly by EPA without prior notice