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Title 40: Protection of Environment
PART 180—TOLERANCES AND EXEMPTIONS FOR PESTICIDE CHEMICAL RESIDUES IN FOOD
Subpart D—Exemptions From Tolerances

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§ 180.910   Inert ingredients used pre- and post-harvest; exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance.

Link to an amendment published at 71 FR 45421, August 9, 2006.

The effective date of the above amendment was delayed in part until August 9, 2009, at 73 FR 45312 and 45316, August 4, 2008.

The effective date of the above amendment was further delayed in part until October 9, 2009, at 74 FR 39543 and 39545, August 7, 2009.

The effective date of the above amendment was further delayed in part until February 9, 2010, at 74 FR 52149, October 9, 2009.

Residues of the following materials are exempted from the requirement of a tolerance when used in accordance with good agricultural practice as inert (or occasionally active) ingredients in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops or to raw agricultural commodities after harvest:

Inert ingredientsLimitsUses
Acetic acidCatalyst
Acetic anhydrideSolvent, cosolvent
Acetone    Do.
Alkanoic and alkenoic acids, mono- and diesters of α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly (oxyethylene) with molecular weight (in amu) range of 200 to 6,000Emulsifiers
Alkyl (C8-C24) benzenesulfonic acid and its ammonium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc saltsSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
C10-C18-Alkyl dimethyl amine oxides (CAS Reg. Nos. 1643–20–5, 2571–88–2, 2605–79–0, 3332–27–2, 61788–90–7, 68955–55–5, 70592–80–2, 7128–91–8, 85408–48–6, and 85408–49–7)15% by weight in pesticide formulationSurfactant
α-Alkyl(C6–C15)-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene)sulfate, and its ammonium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts, poly(oxyethylene) content averages 2–4 moles (CAS Reg. Nos. 3088–31–1, 9004–82–4, 9004–84–6, 13150–00–0, 25446–78–0, 26183–44–8, 32612–48–9, 50602–06–7, 62755–21–9, 68424–50–0, 68511–39–7, 68585–34–2, 68611–55–2, 68891–38–3, 73665–22–2)Not to exceed 30% of pesticide formulationSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
α-alkyl (C12-C15)-ω-hydroxypoly (oxypropylene) poly (oxyethylene) copolymers (where the poly (oxypropylene) content is 3–60 moles and the poly (oxyethylene) content is 5–80 moles)Not more than 20% of pesticide formulationsSurfactant
α-alkyl-ω-hydroxypoly (oxypropylene) and/or poly (oxyethylene) polymers where the alkyl chain contains a minimum of six carbons (CAS Reg. Nos. 9002–92–0, 9004–95–9, 9005–00–9, 26183–52–8, 34398–01–1, 52292–17–8, 66455–14–9, 66455–15–0, 68002–97–1, 68131–39–5, 68131–40–8, 68154–96–1, 68213–23–0, 68439–45–2, 68439–46–3, 68526–94–3, 68439–50–9, 68439–49–6, 68551–12–2, 68951–67–7, 71243–46–4, 97043–91–9, 9043–30–5, 60828–78–6, 61827–42–7, 24938–91–8, 68439–54–3, 69011–36–5, 78330–20–8, 78330–21–9, 106232–83–1, 127036–24–2, 160875–66–1, 9004–98–2, 68920–66–1, 61804–34–0, 61791–28–4, 71060–57–6, 26468–86–0, 31726–34–8, 52609–19–5, 61791–20–6, 68155–01–1, 69013–19–0, 69364–63–2, 70879–83–3, 78330–19–5, 97953–22–5, 157627–86–6, 34398–05–5, 72905–87–4, 84133–50–6, 61702–78–1, 27306–79–2, 169107–21–5, 61791–13–7, 39587–22–9, 85422–93–1; 68154–98–3, 61725–89–1, 68002–96–0, 68154–97–2, 68439–51–0, 68551–13–3, 68603–25–8, 68937–66–6, 68987–81–5, 69227–21–0, 70750–27–5, 103818–93–5, 166736–08–9, 120313–48–6, 68213–24–1, 68458–88–8, 68551–14–4, 69013–18–9, 69227–22–1, 72854–13–8, 73049–34–0, 78330–23–1, 37311–02–7, 64366–70–7, 37251–67–5, 9087–53–0, 196823–11–7, 57679–21–7, 111905–54–5, 61827–84–7, 172588–43–1)  Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
Alkyl (C8-C18) sulfate and its ammonium, calcium, isopropylamine, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc saltsSurfactants.
Aluminum hydroxideDiluent, carrier
Aluminum oxideDiluent
Aluminum stearateSurfactant
Ammonium bicarbonateSurfactant, suspending agent, dispersing agent
Ammonium carbamateSynergist in aluminum phosphide formulations
Ammonium chlorideIntensifier when used with ammonium nitrate as a dessicant or defoliant. Fire suppressant in aluminum phosphide and magnesium phosphide formulations
Ammonium hydroxideSolvent, cosolvent, neutralizer, solubilizing agent
Ammonium stearateSurfactant
Ammonium sulfateSolid diluent, carrier
Ammonium thiosulfateIntensifier when used with ammonium nitrate as desiccant or defoliant
Amyl acetateSolvent, cosolvent, attractant
Ascorbyl palmitatePreservative
Attapulgite-type claySolid diluent, carrier, thickener
Bacillus thuringiensis fermentation solids and/or solublesDiluent, carrier
BentoniteSolid diluent, carrier
Benzoic acidPreservative for formulation
Bicyclo[3.1.1]hept–2–ene, 2,6,6–trimethyl–, homopolymer (Alpha-pinene, homopolymer )(CAS Reg. No. 25766–18–1)Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
Bicyclo[3.1.1]heptane, 6,6–dimethyl–2–methylene–, homopolymer (Beta-pinene, homopolymer) (CAS Reg. No. 25719–60–2)Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
Bicyclo[3.1.1]hept–2–ene, 2,6,6–trimethyl–, polymer with 6,6– dimethyl–2– methylenebicyclo [3.1.1] heptane (Copolymer of alpha- and beta-pinene) (CAS Reg. No. 31393–98–3)Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
2-Bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol (CAS Reg. No. 52–51–7)0.04% or less by weight of the total pesticide formulationIn-can preservative
ButanePropellant
n -Butanol (CAS Reg. No. 71–36–3)Solvent, cosolvent
Butylated hydroxyanisoleAntioxidant
Butylated hydroxytoluene    Do.
Calcareous shaleSolid diluent carrier
Calcite    Do.
Calcium carbonate    Do.
Calcium chlorideStabilizer
Calcium phosphateSolid diluent, carrier
Calcium hydroxide    Do.
Calcium hypochloriteSanitizing and bleaching agent
Calcium lactate pentahydrate (CAS Reg. No. 5743–47–5)Nutrient, stabilizer
Calcium oxideSolid diluent, carrier
Calcium salt of partially dimerized rosin, conforming to 21 CFR 172.210Coating agent
Calcium silicateSolid diluent, carrier
Calcium stearate    Do.
Carrageenan, conforming to 21 CFR 172.620Minimum molecular weight (in amu): 100,000Thickener
Cetyl alcohol (CAS Reg. No. 36653–82–4)Not more than 5.0% of pesticide formulationEvaporation retardant
Charcoal, activatedMeets specifications in the Food Chemical CodexCarrier
Coconut shellsSolid diluent and carrier
Cod liver oilSolvent, cosolvent
Croscarmellose sodium (CAS Reg. No. 74811–65–7)Disintegrant, solid diluent, carrier, and thickener
Dialkyl (C8-C18) dimethyl ammonium chlorideNot more than 0.2% in silica, hydrated silicaFlocculating agent in the manufacture of silica, hydrated silica for use as a solid diluent, carrier
Diatomite (diatomaceous earth)Solid diluent carrier
Diethylene glycol abietateSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
1,1-Difluoroethane (CAS Reg. No. 75–37–6)For aerosol pesticide formulations used for insect control in food- and feed-handling establishments and animalsAerosol propellant
1,2-Dihydro-6-ethoxy-2,2,4-trimethylquinoleneNot more than 0.02% of pesticide formulationAntioxidant
Dimethyl ether (methane, oxybis-) (CAS Reg. No. 115–10–6)Propellant
3,6-Dimethyl-4-octyn-3,6-diolNot more than 2.5% of pesticide formulationSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
Dipropylene glycolSolvent, cosolvent
Disodium phosphateAnticaking agent, conditioning agent
Disodium zinc ethylenediaminetetraacetate dihydrideSequestrant
DolomiteSolid diluent, carrier
Epoxidized linseed oilSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
Epoxidized soybean oil    Do.
Ethyl acetateSolvent, cosolvent
Ethyl alcohol    Do.
Ethyl esters of fatty acids derived from edible fats and oilsSolvent, cosolvent
Ethyl maltol (CAS Reg. No.4940–11–8)Not more than 0.2 % of the pesticide formulationOdor masking agent
Ethylene oxide adducts of 2,4,7,9-tetramethyl-5-decynediol, the ethylene oxide content averages 3.5, 10 or 30 moles (CAS Reg. No. 9014–85–1)Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid3% of pesticide formulationSequestrant
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, tetrasodium salt5% of pesticide formulationSequestrant
2-Ethyl-1-hexanolNot more than 2.5% of pesticide formulationSolvent, adjuvant of surfactants
Fatty acids, conforming to 21 CFR 172.860Binder, defoaming agent, lubricant
FD&C Blue No. 1Not more than 0.2% of pesticide formulationDye
FD&C Red No. 40 (CAS Reg. No. 25956–17–6) conforming to 21 CFR 74.340Not to exceed 0.002% by weight of pesticide formulationDye, coloring agent
Ferric Citrate (CAS Reg. No. 2338–05–8)Stabilizer
Ferric sulfateSolid diluent, carrier
FurcelleranThickener
D-glucopyranose, oligomeric, C10–16-alkyl glycosides (CAS Reg. No. 110615–47–9)Surfactant
Glycerides, edible fats and oils derived from plants and animals, reaction products with sucrose (CAS Reg. Nos. 100403–38–1, 100403–41–6, 100403–39–2, 100403–40–5)Emulsifier, dispersing agent
Glycerol mono-, di-, and triacetateSolvent, cosolvent
Glyceryl monostearateEmulsifier
Granite    Do.
GraphiteSolid diluent, carrier
Gum arabic (acacia)Surfactant, suspending agent, dispersing agent
GypsumSolid diluent, carrier
HexamethylenetetramineFor use in citrus washing solutions only at not more than 1%Preservative
3-hexen-1-ol, (3Z)- (CAS Reg. No. 928-96-1)Not more than 0.4% of the pesticide formulationOdorant, alerting agent
n -Hexyl alcohol (CAS Reg. No. 111–27–3)Solvent, cosolvent
Hydrochloric acidSolvent, neutralizer
Hydroxyethylidine diphosphonic acid (HEDP) (CAS Reg. No. 2809–21–4)For use in antimicrobial pesticide formulations at not more than 1 percentStabilizer, chelator
Iron oxideSolid diluent, carrier
Isopropyl myristate (CAS Reg. No. 110–27–0)Solvent
Kaolinite-type claySolid diluent, carrier
Lactic acidSolvent
Lactic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester (CAS Reg. No. 6283–86–9)Solvent
Lactic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester, (2S)- (CAS Reg. No. 186817–80–1)Solvent
Lactic acid, n-propyl ester, (S); (CAS Reg. No. 53651–69–7)Solvent
Lauryl alcoholSurfactant
Lignin (CAS Reg. No. 9005–53–2)Surfactant, related adjuvants of surfactants
Lignin, alkali (CAS Reg. No. 8068–05–1)    Do.
Lignin, alkali, oxidized, sodium salt (CAS Reg. No. 68201–23–0)    Do.
Lignin alkali reaction products with disodium sulfite and formaldehyde (CAS Reg. No. 105859–97–0)    Do.
Lignin alkali reaction products with formaldehyde and sodium bisulfite (CAS Reg. No. 68512–35–6)    Do.
Lignosulfonic acid (CAS Reg. No. 8062–15–5)    Do.
Lignosulfonic acid, ammonium calcium salt (CAS Reg. No. 12710–04–2)    Do.
Lignosulfonic acid, ammonium magnesium salt (CAS Reg. No. 123175–37–1)    Do.
Lignosulfonic acid, ammonium salt (CAS Reg. No. 8061–53–8)    Do.
Lignosulfonic acid, ammonium sodium salt (CAS Reg. No. 166798–73–8)    Do.
Lignosulfonic acid, calcium magnesium salt (CAS Reg. No. 55598–86–2)    Do.
Lignosulfonic acid, calcium salt (CAS Reg. No. 8061–52–7)    Do.
Lignosulfonic acid, calcium sodium salt (CAS Reg. No. 37325–33–0)    Do.
Lignosulfonic acid, ethoxylated, sodium salt (CAS Reg. No. 68611–14–3)    Do.
Lignosulfonic acid, magnesium salt (CAS Reg. No. 8061–54–9)    Do.
Lignosulfonic acid, potassium salt (CAS Reg. No. 37314–65–1)    Do.
Lignosulfonic acid, sodium salt (CAS Reg. No. 8061–51–6)    Do.
Lignosulfonic acid, sodium salt, oxidized (CAS Reg. No. 68855–41–4)    Do.
Lignosulfonic acid, sodium salt, polymer with formaldehyde and phenol (CAS Reg. No. 37207–89–9)    Do.
Lignosulfonic acid, sodium salt, sulfomethylated (CAS Reg. No. 68512–34–5)    Do.
Lignosulfonic acid, zinc salt (CAS Reg. No. 57866–49–6)    Do.
d-Limonene (CAS Reg. No. 5989–27–5)Solvent, fragrance
Magnesium carbonateAnticaking agent, conditioning agent
Magnesium chlorideSafener
Magnesium limeSolid diluent, carrier
Magnesium oxide    Do.
Magnesium silicate    Do.
Magnesium stearateSurfactant
Magnesium sulfateSolid diluent, carrier, safener
Methyl alcoholSolvent
Methyl n -amyl ketone (CAS Reg. No. 110–43–0)Solvent, cosolvent
Methylated siliconesAntifoaming agent
Methyl esters of fatty acids derived from edible fats and oilsSolvent, cosolvent
Methyl esters of higher fatty acids conforming to 21 CFR 573.640Antidusting agent, surfactant
Methyl isobutyl ketoneSolvent
Mono-, di-, and trimethylnapthalenesulfonic acids and napthalenesulfonic acids formaldehyde condensates, ammonium and sodium salts (CAS Reg. Nos 9008–63–3, 9069–80–1, 9084–06–4, 36290–04–7, 91078–68–1, 141959–43–5, 68425–94–5)Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
MicaSolid diluent, carrier
Mineral oil, U.S.P., or conforming to 21 CFR 172.878 or 178.3620(a) (CAS Reg. No. 8012–95–1)Diluent, carrier, and solvent
Monoammonium phosphateNo more than 3.75% by weight in formulationPostharvest fumigation in formulation with aluminum phosphide
Mono- and diglycerides of C8-C18fatty acidsSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
Montmorillonite-type claySolid diluent, carrier
Nonyl, decyl, and undecyl glycoside mixture with a mixture of nonyl, decyl, and undecyl oligosaccharides and related reaction products (primarily decanol and undecanol) produced as an aqueous-based liquid (50 to 65% solids) from the reaction of primary alcohols (containing 15 to 20% secondary alcohol isomers) in a ratio of 20% C9, 40% C10, and 40% C11with carbohydrates (average glucose to alkyl chain ratio 1.3 to 1.8)Surfactant.
α-( p -Nonylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) mixture of dihydrogen phosphate and monohydrogen phosphate esters and the corresponding ammonium, calcium, magnesium, monoethanolamine, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts of the phosphate esters; the nonyl group is a propylene trimer isomer and the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 4-14 moles or 30 molesSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
α-( p -Nonylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) produced by the condensation of 1 mole of nonylphenol (nonyl group is a propylene trimer isomer) with an average of 4-14 or 30-90 moles of ethylene oxide; if a blend of products is used, the average number of moles of ethylene oxide reacted to produce any product that is a component of the blend shall be in the range of 4-14 or 30-90    Do.
α-( p -Nonylphenyl)-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) sulfate, ammonium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc salts; the nonyl group is a propylene trimer isomer and the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 4 moles    Do.
1-Octanal (CAS Reg. No. 124–13–0)Not more than 0.2% of the pesticide formulationOdor masking agent
Octyl and decyl glucosides mixture with a mixture of octyl and decyloligosaccharides and related reaction products (primarily n- decanol) produced as an aqueous-based liquid (68-72% solids) from the reaction of straight chain alcohols (C8(45%), C10(55%)) with anhydrous glucoseSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
Oleic acidDiluent
Oleic acid diester of α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly (oxyethylene); the poly(oxyethylene) having average molecular weight (in amu) 400Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
α-Oleoyl-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene), average molecular weight (in amu) of 600Emulsifier
Oleyl alcohol (CAS Reg. No. 143–28–215%Cosolvent
Oxalic acidNo more oxalic acid should be used than is necessary to chelate calcium and in no case should more than 2 lb oxalic acid per acre be usedCalcium chelating hard water inhibitor
Palmitic acidDiluent
Pentaerythritol ester of maleic anhydride modified wood rosinPlasticizer
Petrolatum, conforming to 21 CFR 172.880Coating agent
Petroleum hydrocarbons, light odorless conforming to 21 CFR 172.884Solvent, diluent.
Petroleum hydrocarbons, synthetic isoparaffinic, conforming to 21 CFR 172.882    Do.
Petroleum naphtha, conforming to 21 CFR 172.250(d)Component of coating agent
Petroleum wax, conforming to 21 CFR 172.886(d)Coating agent
Phosphoric acidBuffer
Polyethylene, conforming to 21 CFR 177.1520(c)Binder, carrier, and coating agent
Polyethylene glycol[α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene)]; mean molecular weight (in amu) 194 to 9,500 conforms to 21 CFR 178.3750Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids conforming to 21 CFR 172.854Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
Polyglyceryl phthalate ester of coconut oil fatty acids (CAS Reg. Nos. 67746–6070–9Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-(carboxymethyl)-ω-(nonylphenoxy) produced by the condensation of 1 mole of nonylphenol (nonyl group is a propylene trimer isomer) with an average of 4-14 or 30-90 moles of ethylene oxide. The molecular weight (in amu) ranges are 454-894 and 1598-4238Surfactant
Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monostearateSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
[Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], α-[2-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]propyl]-ω-hydroxy,-ether with α-hydro-ω-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) (1:2), mono-C12–16alkyl ethers, (CAS Reg. No. 176022–82–5)Not to exceed 15% in the formulated product; only for use with glyphosateSurfactant
Polysorbate 65, conforming to 21 CFR 172.838Emulsifier
Potassium aluminum silicateSolid diluent, carrier
Potassium hydroxideNeutralizer
Potassium phosphateBuffer
Potassium sulfateSolid diluent
PropanePropellant
n-PropanolSolvent, cosolvent
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, ammonium salt (CAS Registration No. 55989–05–4), minimum number average molecular weight (in amu), 18,900.Encapsulating agent, dispensers, resins, fibers and beads
Propylene glycolSolvent, cosolvent.
Propylene glycol alginate (as defined in 21 CFR 172.858)Defoaming agent
Propyl gallateAntioxidant
Propyl p -hydroxybenzoatePreservative for formulations
PyrophylliteSolid diluent, carrier
Rhizobium inoculants (e.g. Sinorhizobium, Bradyrhizobium & Rhizobium )All leguminous food commodities
Rosin, partially dimerized (as defined in 21 CFR 172.615)Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
Rosin, partially hydrogenated (as defined in 21 CFR 172.615)    Do.
Rosin, wood    Do.
Salts of fatty acids, conforming to 21 CFR 172.863Binder, emulsifier, anticaking agent
SandSolid diluent, carrier
Shellac, bleached; refined, food grade, arsenic and rosin-freeCoating agent
SoapstoneSolid diluent
Sodium acid pyrophosphateSurfactant, suspending agent, dispersing agent, buffer
Sodium alkyl naphthalenesulfonates (CAS Reg. Nos. 68909–83–1, 68909–84–2, 68909–82–0, 27213–90–7, 26264–58–4, 27178–87–6, 111163–74–7, 908356–16–1, 25417–20–3, 25638–17–9, 145578–88–7, 1322–93–6, 1323–19–9, 7403–47–6, 68442–09–1, 127646–44–0, 908356–18–3)Limited to no more than 30% by weight in pesticide end-use productsSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
Sodium aluminum silicateSolid diluent, carrier
Sodium dioctylsulfosuccinateSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
Sodium hexametaphosphateSurfactant, emulsifier, wetting agent, suspending agent, dispersing agent, buffer
Sodium hydroxideNeutralizer
Sodium metasilicateSurfactants, emulsifiers, wetting agents, dispersing agents, buffer
Sodium monoalkyl and dialkyl (C6-C16) phenoxy benzenedisulfonates and related acids (CAS Reg. Nos. 147732–59–0, 147732–60–3, 169662–22–0, 70191–75–2, 36445–71–3, 39354–74–0, 70146–13–3, 119345–03–8, 149119–20–0, 149119–19–7, 119345–04–9, 28519–02–0, 25167–32–2, 30260–73–2, 65143–89–7, 70191–76–3)Not to exceed 20% in pesticide formulationsSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
Sodium α-olefinsulfonate (sodium C14-C16) (Olefin sulfonate)Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
Sodium N -oleoyl- N -methyl taurine (CAS Reg. No. 137–20–2)Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
Sodium salt of sulfated oleic acidSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
Sodium silicateSurfactant, emulsifier, wetting agent, stabilizer, inhibitor
Sodium starch glycolate (CAS Reg. No. 9063–38–1)Granular and tableted products only; not to exceed 8% of the formulated productDisintegrant
Sodium sulfateSolid diluent, carrier
Sodium tripolyphosphateBuffer, surfactant, suspending agent, dispersing agent, anticaking agent, conditioning agent
Sorbic acid (CAS Reg. No. 110–44–1)Preservative for formulations
Sorbitan fatty acid esters (fatty acids limited to C12, C14, C16, and C18containing minor amounts of associated fatty acids) and their derivatives; the poly(oxyethylene) content averages 5-20 molesSurfactants, related adjuvants or surfactants.
Soybean flourExpires May 24, 2005.Surfactant
Soybean oil-derived fatty acidsSolvent, cosolvent
Stearic acidDiluent
α-Stearoyl-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene), average molecular weight (in amu) of 600Emulsifier
α-Stearoyl-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene); the poly(oxyethylene) content averages either 8, 9, or 40 moles; if a blend of products is used, the average number of moles ethylene oxide reacted to produce any product that is a component of the blend shall be either 8, 9, or 40Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
Sucrose octaacetateAdhesive
Sulfite liquors and cooking liquors, spent, oxidized (CAS Reg. No. 68514–09–0)  Surfactant, related adjuvants of surfactants
Sulfuric acid (CAS Reg. No.7664–93–9)Not to exceed 10% of the pesticide formulation; non-aerosol formulations onlypH Control agent
Synthetic paraffin and its succinic derivatives conforming to 21 CFR 172.275Carrier, binder, and carrying agent
Synthetic petroleum wax, conforming to 21 CFR 172.888Binder, carrier, and coating agent
TalcSolid diluent, carriers
Tall oil; fatty acids not less than 58%, rosin acids not more than 44%, unsaponifiables not more than 8%Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
TartrazineDye
Terpenes and terpenoids, turpentine oil, alpha-pinene fraction, polymd. (CAS Reg. No. 70750–57–1)Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane, (CAS Reg. No. 811–97–2)Aerosol propellant
Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA) (CAS Reg. No 97–99–4)Expires February 9, 2008Solvent/cosolvent
α-[ p -(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]-ω-hydroxypoly(oxyethylene) produced by the condensation of 1 mole of p -(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol with a range of 1-14 or 30-70 moles of ethylene oxide: if a blend of products is used, the average range number of moles of ethylene oxide reacted to produce any product that is a component of the blend shall be in the range of 1-14 or 30-70Surfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
2,4,7,9-Tetramethyl-5-decyn-4, 7-diolNot more than 2.5% of pesticide formulationSurfactants, related adjuvants of surfactants
Tetrasodium pyrophosphateAnticaking agent, conditioning agent
Thiosulfuric acid, disodium salt, anhydrous. (CAS Reg. No 7772–98–7)Dechlorinator, reducing agent
Thiosulfuric acid, disodium salt, pentahydrate. (CAS Reg. No. 10102–17–7)    Do.
d-Alpha tocopherol (CAS Reg. No. 9–02–9NoneSafener
d-Alpha tocopheryl acetate (CAS Reg. No. 58–95–7)None    Do.
dl-Alpha tocopherol (CAS Reg. No.10191–41–0)None    Do.
dl-Alpha tocopheryl acetate (CAS Reg. No. 7695–91–2)None    Do.
Tricalcium phosphateSurfactant, suspending agent, dispersing agent, anticaking agent, conditioning agent
Trisodium phosphateSurfactant, emulsifier, wetting agent
VermiculiteSolid diluent, carrier.
Vitamin E (CAS Reg. No. 1406–18–4)NoneSafener
Walnut shellsLeaching inhibitor, binder for water-dispersible aggregates, sticker and suspension stabilizer
Wintergreen oilAttractant
Wood flourDerived from wood free of chemical preservativesSolid diluent and carrier
Xanthan gum-modified, produced by the reaction of xanthan gum and glyoxal (maximum 0.3% by weight)Not more than 0.5% of pesticide formulationSurfactant
Xylene meeting the specifications listed in 21 CFR 172.884(b)(4)In pesticide formulations for grain storage onlySolvent, cosolvent
Zeolite (hydrated alkali aluminum silicate)Solid diluent, carrier
Zinc oxideCoating agent
Zinc sulfate (basic and monohydrate)    Do.
Zinc sulfate (basic and monohydrate)Solid diluent, carrier

[69 FR 23117, Apr. 28, 2004, as amended at 69 FR 33578, June 16, 2004; 69 FR 34949, June 23, 2004; 69 FR 40786, July 7, 2004; 69 FR 47025, Aug. 4, 2004; 69 FR 58304, 58314, Sept. 30, 2004; 70 FR 28443, 28451, May 18, 2005; 70 FR 31364, June 1, 2005; 70 FR 37692, June 30, 2005; 70 FR 38786, July 6, 2005; 70 FR 43311, July 27, 2005; 70 FR 44496, Aug. 3, 2005; 70 FR 51628, Aug. 31, 2005; 70 FR 54286, Sept. 14, 2005; 70 FR 55296, Sept. 21, 2005; 70 FR 55733, Sept. 23, 2005; 70 FR 67910, Nov. 9, 2005; 71 FR 14414, Mar. 22, 2006; 71 FR 30810, May 31, 2006; 71 FR 43660, Aug. 2, 2006; 71 FR 45414, 45421, Aug. 9, 2006; 73 FR 9217, Feb. 20, 2008; 73 FR 17913, Apr. 2, 2008; 74 FR 22460, May 13, 2009; 74 FR 32460, July 8, 2009; 74 FR 37577, 37597, 37604, 37612, July 29, 2009; 74 FR 38943, 38969, Aug. 5, 2009; 74 FR 51474, 51480, Oct. 7, 2009; 74 FR 57078, Nov. 4, 2009]

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