The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was signed into law on October 11, 1976 by President Ford giving the EPA new regulatory authority while also implementing the transformation of nonregulated sectors of the chemical industry to regulated ones. This guidebook gives guidance to the smaller and medium-sized chemical industry manufacturers, processors, formulators, and users.

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