July 2010 Overview of TSCA IUR 

## Overview of Proposed TSCA Inventory Update Reporting (2011) Information on chemicals manufactured or impor ted into the United States and listed on the TSCA Chemical Substances Inventory is collect ed periodically by the EPA. This collection began in 1986 with the promulgation of the Inventory Update Reporting (IUR) regulation. In 2003 and again in 2010, EPA amended (expects to amend) the IUR requirements to ensure that the data collected more closely match EPA’s information needs. By law, companies that manufacture or import chemicals are required to report information about these chemicals – the types of chemicals, the amounts manufactured or imported, certain details about their manufacture, and other data. The IUR regulations are in 40 CFR 711. Reported information can be claimed confidential, therefore limited information is made public. What companies are subject to reporting? Manufacturers, including importers, of subject chemicals are required to report for IUR. Small manufacturers, as defined by 40 CFR 704.3, are exempted from reporting. When is reporting required? Reporting is required every four years and must be done using the eIUR reporting software. The 2011 submission period, during which 2010 manufacturing, processing and use and 2006-2009 production volume information will be reported electronically (through the Internet), will occur from June 1 to September 30, 2011. What chemicals are subject to reporting? Chemicals that are listed on the TSCA Inventory and are manufactured, including imported, in volumes of 25,000 pounds or more at a single site are subject to IUR. Need to report is based on the annual production volume for each year since the last IUR reporting year, i.e., 2005 (would be effective after the 2011 IUR submission period). Typically information is collected on about 7,000 to 9,000 chemicals. Are any chemicals exempt? Certain chemicals – naturally occurring substances, microorganisms, polymers, certain forms of natural gas, and water – are exempt unless they are subject to another TSCA rule. In addition, certain chemicals are partially exempt, and manufacturers of such chemicals are only required to report identification and manufacturing information for those chemicals. The partially exempt chemicals are listed in the IUR regulations at 40 CFR 711.6(b). What information is reported? (see next page for detailed information) Manufacturers, including importers, report basic company and site identity information, chemical identity, and manufacturing related data such as production volume, number of workers reasonably likely to be exposed, physical form of the chemical, and other information. In addition, they report exposure-related information associated with the processing and use of their chemicals. Where can I get more information? The IUR website, www.epa.gov/iur , contains a variety of information and includes guidance documents and training presentations used for the 2006 IUR. This information and the e-IURweb reporting software will be updated for the 2011 IUR. Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics 

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### Data Elements Reported Certification (for each site)  

### Signature and date signed  

### Name, official title, and email address Site Identification Information (for each site)  

### Company identification – parent company name, D&B, and address  

### Site identification* – site name, D&B, and address  

### Technical contact – name, phone, email, and address Manufacturing Information (for each chemical)  

### Chemical name* (select from Substance Registry Services)  

### Chemical identifying number* (selec t from Substance Registry Services)  

### CBI status for company, site, or tech contact information  

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### Manufacture or Import? (M/I/B)

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### Production volume – domestically manufactured

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### Production volume – imported

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### Chemical never physically at site? (Y/N)

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### Volume used on site

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### Volume exported

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### Is chemical to be recycled, remanufactured, reprocessed, reused, or reworked? (Y/N)

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### Number of workers (choose from list, in ranges)

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### Maximum concentration (choose from list, in ranges)

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### Physical form (choose from list) and associated percent of production volume  

### For 2006 – 2009 PV:

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### Total annual production volume for each calendar year Industrial Processing and Use Information (for each chemical)*  

### Top 10 unique combinations of

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### Type of process or use (choose from list)

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### Sector code (choose from list)

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### Industrial function category (choose from list)  

### For each unique combination of the above, report:

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### Percent production volume

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### Number of sites (choose from list, in ranges)

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### Number of workers (choose from list, in ranges) Commercial and Consumer Use Information (for each chemical)*  

### Commercial and consumer product category (choose from list)  

### Commercial or consumer? (Com/Con/B/NRA)  

### Used in products intended for children? (Y/N/NRA)  

### Percent production volume (for each category)  

### Maximum concentration (for each category)  

### Number of commercial workers (choose from list, in ranges) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics 

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### Other Reporting Information Confidentiality Claims  Data elements marked with an * require upfront substantiation. Involves free-text answers to questions. No reporting required (fully exempt) for:  Polymers, including salts of polymers  Certain forms of natural gas (listed substances) and water  Microorganisms  Naturally occurring chemical substances Partial reporting required (partially exempt) for:  Multi-component petroleum process streams (listed substances)  Specific chemical substances for which the IUR processing and use

information is of low current interest (listed substances) Small manufacturers are fully exempt when:  Total annual sales < $4 million (company wide) OR  Total annual sales < $40 million (company wide) and production

volume < 100,000 lbs (for a chemical substance at a single plant site). NOTE: Small manufacturers are still required to report on substances subject to a rule proposed or promulgated under certain sections of TSCA (40 CFR 711.6). 

### Inventory Update Reporting Ranges and Categories Ranges for Reporting Number of Workers Reasonably Likely To Be Exposed  Fewer than 10 workers  At least 10 but fewer than 25 workers  At least 25 but fewer than 50 workers  At least 50 but fewer than100 workers  At least 100 but fewer than 500 workers  At least 500 but fewer than 1,000 workers  At least 1,000 but fewer than 10,000 workers  At least 10,000 workers 

### Ranges for Reporting Maximum Concentration of Chemical Substance  Less than 1% by weight  At least 1 but less than 30% by weight  At least 30 but less than 60% by weight  At least 60 but less than 90% by weight  At least 90% by weight 

### Physical Forms  Dry powder  Pellets or large crystals  Water- or solvent-wet solid  Other solid  Gas or vapor  Liquid 

### Industrial Processing or Use Categories  Processing as a reactant  Processing – incorporation into formulation, mixture or reaction product  Processing – incorporation into article  Processing – repackaging  Use - non-incorporative activities 

### Numbers of Sites  Less than 10 sites  At least 10 but fewer than 25 sites  At least 25 but fewer than 100 sites  At least 100 but fewer than 250 sites  At least 250 but fewer than 1,000 sites  At least 1,000 but fewer than 10,000 sites  At least 10,000 sites Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics 

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### Industrial Function Categories

 Abrasives  Adhesives and sealant chemicals  Adsorbents and absorbents  Agricultural chemicals (nonpesticidal)  Anti-adhesive agents  Bleaching agents  Corrosion inhibitors and antiscaling agents  Dyes  Fillers  Finishing agents  Flame retardants  Fuels and fuel additives  Functional fluids (closed systems)  Functional fluids (open systems)  Intermediates  Ion exchange agents  Lubricants and lubricant additives  Odor agents  Oxidizing/reducing agents  Photosensitive chemicals  Pigments  Plasticizers  Plating agents and surface treating agents  Process regulators  Processing aids, not otherwise listed  Processing aids, specific to petroleum production  Propellants and blowing agents  Solids separation agents  Solvents (for cleaning and degreasing)  Solvents (which become part of product formulation or mixture)  Surface active agents  Viscosity adjustors  Laboratory chemicals  Paint additives and coating additives not described by other categories  Other (specify) 

### Industrial Sector Codes

 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting  Oil and Gas Drilling, Extraction, and support activities  Mining (except Oil and Gas) and support activities  Utilities  Construction  Food, beverage, and tobacco product manufacturing  Textiles, apparel, and leather manufacturing  Wood Product Manufacturing  Paper Manufacturing  Printing and Related Support Activities  Petroleum Refineries  Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Coating Materials Manufacturing  Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing  All other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing  Petrochemical Manufacturing  Industrial Gas Manufacturing  Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing  Carbon Black Manufacturing  All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing  Cyclic Crude and Intermediate Manufacturing  All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing  Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing  Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing  Organic Fiber Manufacturing  Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing  Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing  Paint and Coating Manufacturing  Adhesive Manufacturing  Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing  Printing Ink Manufacturing  Explosives Manufacturing  Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins  Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, and Chemical Manufacturing  All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing  Plastics Product Manufacturing  Rubber Product Manufacturing  Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing (includes clay, glass, cement, concrete, lime, gypsum, and other nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing)  Primary Metal Manufacturing  Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing  Machinery Manufacturing  Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing  Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing  Transportation Equipment Manufacturing  Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing  Miscellaneous Manufacturing  Wholesale and Retail Trade  Services  Other (requires additional information)

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### Commercial and Consumer Product Categories Chemical Substances in Furnishing, Cleaning, Treatment/Care Products  Floor Coverings  Foam Seating and Bedding Products  Furniture and Furnishings not covered elsewhere  Fabric, Textile, and Leather Products not covered elsewhere  Cleaning and Furnishing Care Products  Laundry and Dishwashing Products  Water Treatment Products  Personal Care Products  Air Care Products  Apparel and Footwear Care Products 

### Chemical Substances in Construction, Paint, Electrical, and Metal Products  Adhesives and Sealants  Paints and Coatings  Building/Construction Materials - Wood and Engineered Wood Products  Building/Construction Materials not covered elsewhere  Electrical and Electronic Products  Metal Products not covered elsewhere  Batteries 

### Chemical Substances in Packaging, Paper, Plastic, Hobby Products  Food Packaging  Paper Products  Plastic and Rubber Products not covered elsewhere  Toys, Playground, and Sporting Equipment  Arts, Crafts, and Hobby Materials  Ink, Toner, and Colorant Products  Photographic Supplies, Film, and Photochemicals 

### Chemical Substances in Automotive, Fuel, Agriculture, Outdoor Use Products  Automotive Care Products  Lubricants and Greases  Anti-Freeze and De-icing Products  Fuels and Related Products  Explosive Materials  Agricultural Products (non-pesticidal)  Lawn and Garden Care Products 

### Chemical Substances in Products not Described by Other Codes  Non-TSCA Use  Other (specify)

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