§ 721.47 Conditions for research and development exemption.
(a) A person who manufactures or processes a chemical substance identifies in subpart E of this part for a significant new use identified in subpart E of this part is not subject to the notification requirements of § 721.25 if the following conditions are met:
(1) The person manufactures or processes the substance for the significant new use in small quantities solely for research and development.
(2) The manufacturer or processor notifies all persons in its employ or to whom it directly distributes the chemical substance, who are engaged in experimentation, research, or analysis on the chemical substance, including the manufacture, processing, use, transport, storage, and disposal of the substance associated with research and development activities, of any risk to health, identified under paragraph (b) of this section, which may be associated with the substance. The notification must be made in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section.
(3) The chemical substance is used by, or directly under the supervision of, a technically qualified individual.
(b)
(1) To determine whether notification under paragraph (a)(2) of this section is required, the manufacturer or processor must review and evaluate the following information to determine whether there is reason to believe there is any risk to health which may be associated with the chemicals substance: