ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ISSUES RULE: SULFONIC ACIDS, C14-16-ALKANE HYDROXY AND C14-16-ALKENE, SODIUM SALTS IN PESTICIDE FORMULATIONS; EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENT FOR A TOLERANCE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Environmental Protection Agency has issued a rule called: Sulfonic Acids, C14-16-Alkane Hydroxy and C14-16-Alkene, Sodium Salts in Pesticide Formulations; Exemption From the Requirement for a Tolerance.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Feb. 13 by Charles Smith, Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

Summary: This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts (CAS Reg. No. 68439-57-6) when used as an inert ingredient (surfactant) in antimicrobial formulations applied to food-contact surfaces in public eating places, dairy-processing equipment, and food-processing equ...