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EPA Seeks Public Comment on Draft Risk Evaluations for Four Chemicals
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) - Section 6 Risk Evaluation ProgramU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)US
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Apr 10, 2026
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EPA released draft risk evaluation documents for HHCB (fragrance ingredient), phthalic anhydride, o-dichlorobenzene (oDCB), and p-dichlorobenzene (pDCB). The agency is convening a peer review meeting of the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) and soliciting public comments. HHCB draft finding shows no unreasonable risk across 22 conditions of use; phthalic anhydride shows unreasonable risk to workers in 36 conditions and consumers in 2 conditions from dermal/inhalation exposure.
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EPA Seeks Public Comment on Draft Risk Evaluations for Four Chemicals
n only on official, secure websites. # EPA Takes Next Step in TSCA Review of Four Chemicals to Better Protect Workers & Families by Calling for Peer Review and Public Comment ### **Released April 10, 2026** U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is advancing its review of four chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)—1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta [g]-2-benzopyran (HHCB), ph