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RCRA Online Number: 11405
Title: PESTICIDE STANDARDS FOR FORMALDEHYDE AND PARAFORMALDEHYDE
Document Date: 1989-03-14
To: McLaughlin, Region 7
From: Barnes
Organization of Recipient: EPA
Description: Formaldehyde and paraformaldehyde added to pesticides to preserve the formulation are not considered active ingredients for purposes of P- and U-lists, even though FIFRA defines them as active ingredients for FIFRA purposes. Discussion of the intent of the sole active ingredient provision.
Regulatory Citation(s): 261.33
RPPC Number: 9444.1989(02)
Official ORCR Policy: Yes
Associated Topic(s): Chemicals (RCRA), Hazardous Waste