According to the latest information published on the official website of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to fulfill the requirements of Section 6(h) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA has formally identified and implemented a regulatory action, including a control list and use restrictions, targeting a group of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) chemicals.
Key Targeted Substances:
The action focuses on the following five PBT chemicals posing long-term risks to environmental and human health:
- Decabromodiphenyl ether (DecaBDE)
- Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1))
- 2,4,6-Tris(tert-butyl)phenol (2,4,6-TTBP)
- Hexachlorobutadiene (HCBD)
- Pentachlorothiophenol (PCTP)
For complete details on the chemical list, specific restriction requirements, and compliance guidance, please visit the official EPA PBT Chemicals webpage: Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) Chemicals under TSCA Section 6(h) | US EPA
