The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for several chemical substances, including graphene platelets (PMN P-25-18) and two graphene oxide substances (PMNs P-25-29 and P-25-30).
US EPA proposes new reporting requirements for graphene platelets and graphene oxide
NIA Staff
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Summary
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for several chemical substances, including graphene platelets (PMN P-25-18) and two graphene oxide substances (PMNs P-25-29 and P-25-30).
If adopted, the rules would require manufacturers, importers and processors to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing activities identified as significant new uses, allowing the Agency to assess potential risks in advance.
For graphene platelets, the proposed requirements address workplace protection, hazard communication, manufacturing and processing conditions, and releases to water. For graphene oxide substances, the proposals include provisions related to inhalation exposure, workplace protection, hazard communication and environmental releases, depending on the substance concerned.
Original Source
govinfo.gov
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-11-02/html/2026-22295.htm
