Final rule · 2025-19915

Castor Oil, Polymer With 2-Ethylhexanol, Maleic Anhydride and Soybean Oil, Sodium Salt in Pesticide Formulations: Tolerance Exemption

This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of castor oil, polymer with 2-ethylhexanol, maleic anhydride and soybean oil, sodium salt (CAS No. 3057850-65-1) minimum number average molecular weight 4571; when used as an inert ingredient in a pesticide chemical formulation under 40 CFR 180.960. Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), Spring Regulatory Sciences on behalf of Ashland Specialty Ingredients G.P. submitted a petition to EPA requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of castor oil, polymer with 2-ethylhexanol, maleic anhydride and soybean oil, sodium salt on food or feed commodities when used in accordance with these exemptions.