EPA Establishes Exemption for Sulfonic Acids in Pesticide Formulations

Summary

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established an exemption for residues of sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts, when used as an inert ingredient in antimicrobial formulations in public eating places and food-processing equipment.

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