Nonylphenol (NP) and Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE): promoted use of alternatives

As part of its efforts to enhance public understanding and the safety of chemicals in commerce, EPA has taken steps to identify chemicals that may pose human and environmental health concerns and, in response, develop plans that consider potential regulatory and voluntary risk management actions. In August 2010, EPA released the Nonylphenol (NP) and Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) Action Plan to address concerns over potential ecological and other effects from the manufacturing, processing, distribution in commerce, and uses of NP and NPEs. To implement part of the NP/NPE Action Plan, EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) Program has prepared this Alternatives Assessment: Alternatives for Nonylphenol Ethoxylates.

its efforts to enhance public understanding and the safety of chemicals in commerce, EPA has taken steps to identify chemicals that may pose human and environmental health concerns and, in response, develop plans that consider potential regulatory and voluntary risk management actions. In August 2010, EPA released the Nonylphenol (NP) and Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) Action Plan to address concerns over potential ecological and other effects from the manufacturing, processing, distribution in commerce, and uses of NP and NPEs. To implement part of the NP/NPE Action Plan, EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) Program has prepared this Alternatives Assessment: Alternatives for Nonylphenol Ethoxylates.