








NOTE

SUBJECT:	Summary of February 15, 2012, meeting with American Chemistry Council

TO:		EPA-HQ-OPPT-2011-0182 and EPA-HQ-OPPT-2011-0180

FROM:	Katherine Sleasman, 202-564-7716

	
	The American Chemistry Council (ACC) hosted a meeting that included industry representatives from Bayer, BASF, Huntsman, Gorilla Glue, Dow, Fomo, Sika, Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), and the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) who met with EPA, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). Industry representatives provided an overview of new information related to the 2011 Action Plans on methylene diphenyl diisocyanates (MDI) and related compounds and toluene diisocyanates (TDI) and related compounds. Presentation topics included product stewardship initiatives, raw material growth, medical surveillance advances, industrial hygiene practices for anticipated exposures, and a brief overview of the different uses of unreacted MDI and TDI in a variety of polyurethane products including coatings, sealants, and spray foam. EPA representatives were in a listening mode and all materials shared will be made available in the public docket. A copy of the ACC's presentation materials are attached to this note.  
	
	The development of a Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) on TDI, the 8(c) notice, and 8(d) Health and Safety Rule were not discussed at this meeting.





