Draft Risk Evaluations for HHCB and Phthalic Anhydride under TSCA
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The EPA is reviewing potential health and environmental risks of two chemicals: HHCB and phthalic anhydride. For HHCB, mainly used in fragrances, the evaluation indicates no unreasonable risk. Phthalic anhydride, used in manufacturing plastics and resins, shows potential health risks under some conditions. The public can comment until June 2026.
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Key Changes
- EPA released draft evaluations for HHCB and phthalic anhydride.
- Public comments are open until June 2026.
- Phthalic anhydride poses potential health risks under some use conditions.
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit written comments on the HHCB draft risk evaluation identified by docket ID EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0430 through https://www.regulations.gov on or before June 15, 2026
Submit written comments on the phthalic anhydride draft risk evaluation identified by docket ID EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0459 through https://www.regulations.gov on or before June 15, 2026
Do not electronically submit Confidential Business Information (CBI) or information whose disclosure is restricted by statute through https://www.regulations.gov or email; instead contact the designated technical contact for special instructions
Acknowledge that personal information included in written comments may be posted publicly on https://www.regulations.gov
For HHCB technical questions, contact Jeffery Putt at (202) 564-3703 or putt.jeffery@epa.gov; for phthalic anhydride technical questions, contact Wyn Zenni at (202) 564-6294 or zenni.wyn@epa.gov