C.I. Pigment Violet 29 (PV29); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing new regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for C.I. Pigment Violet 29 (PV29) following its risk evaluations. Key points of the proposed rules are as follows:

• Objective:
  • The regulations aim to protect workers and manage the chemical's use, with a transition period before enforcement.
• Public Comment Period:
  • The due date for public comments is 28-Feb-2025.
• Risk Assessment:
  • The EPA has determined that the risk to human health from PV29 is primarily linked to inhalation of airborne, unbound particles of respirable size.
• Proposed Rule:
  • Continued use of PV29 is allowed under the proposed rule, with additional worker protections required when used in dry powder form to address the identified health risks.
• Cost Estimates:
  • The estimated costs of implementing the proposed rule are between $1.6 million and $1.7 million per year, covering:
    • Rule familiarization
    • Labeling and personal protective equipment (PPE)
    • Equipment cleaning
• Impact:
  • The rule is expected to directly affect 22 firms, with one firm responsible for labeling and downstream notification.
  • Approximately 50,000 firms will need to familiarize themselves with the rule.

This proposal seeks to manage the health risks associated with PV29 while providing sufficient time for industry stakeholders to adjust and comply with the new requirements.

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-14/pdf/2024-30931.pdf

Region: United States of America