What is TSCA PFAS regulation? In June 2021, the EPA announced three actions for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOS), and LCPFAC (long-chain perfluoromethyl carboxylate) chemicals:

Proposed Report on Manufacturing or Importing New Products with PFAS Abroad

Cancel the important new primary use standard (SNUR) manual for weakening related long chain PFAS.

Report the release details (TRI) of the necessary hazardous substances, as well as three other PFAS chemicals.

Many older PFAS will no longer be produced and manufactured abroad after being gradually replaced and restricted by the country several times. However, PFAS is still mainly imported into the United States for commercial purposes, resulting in the emergence of EPA standards in supply chain management.


What are the uses of the five regulated chemicals in TSCA?

Decabromodiphenyl ether (DecaBDE): a halogen-free flame retardant used in plastic shells of wires and cables for television, electronic computers, audio and video surveillance equipment, textile products and sponge pads, communication and electronic products, and other applications;

Formic acid, isopropyl phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1)): tackifier, halogen-free flame retardant, anti-wear additive or anti shrinking additive in gear oil, lubricating grease, lubricating fluid and grease, various industrial paints, adhesives, sealants and plastic products;

2,4,6-tris (tert butyl) formic acid (2,4,6-TTBP): a chemical intermediate/product during the processing, added to the composition of additives related to natural materials;

Hexachlorobutadiene (HCBD): a compound used as a halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbon and as a byproduct in the manufacture of chlorinated hydrocarbons;

Pentachlorobenzene thiophenol (PCTP): A compound used to make plastics more flexible for their main industrial use.