# EPA Seeks Public Comment on Draft Risk Evaluations for Four Chemicals

## Description

EPA released draft risk evaluation documents for HHCB (fragrance ingredient), phthalic anhydride, o-dichlorobenzene (oDCB), and p-dichlorobenzene (pDCB). The agency is convening a peer review meeting of the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) and soliciting public comments. HHCB draft finding shows no unreasonable risk across 22 conditions of use; phthalic anhydride shows unreasonable risk to workers in 36 conditions and consumers in 2 conditions from dermal/inhalation exposure.

## Sources

- Official [EPA Takes Next Step in TSCA Review of Four Chemicals to Better Protect Workers & Families](https://www.epa.gov/chemicals-under-tsca/epa-takes-next-step-tsca-review-four-chemicals-better-protect-workers-families)

## Key Findings

EPA is advancing its review of four chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)—HHCB, phthalic anhydride, o-dichlorobenzene, and p-dichlorobenzene.