US - EPA Extends Compliance Date for Articles Containing PIP (3:1)

​The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is further extending the compliance dates related to articles containing phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1)), along with associated recordkeeping requirements, until October 31, 2024. As industries continue to identify sources of PIP (3:1) in their supply chains and pursue alternatives, EPA's extended deadline will ensure the continued availability of important industrial equipment and consumer electronics, including cellular telephones and laptop computers.

At the same time, EPA intends to issue a proposal for a new separate rulemaking on PIP (3:1) and other PBT chemicals in the spring of 2023. EPA is considering revising the final rules to further reduce worker exposures, promote environmental justice, and better protect human health and the environment. EPA will consider as part of that forthcoming rulemaking any additional information on whether it is feasible for industry to meet the October 2024 compliance date, including the number of years that would be needed to incorporate any substitute and distribute them throughout the supply chain, as well as any changes that may need to be made to current exclusions or additional measures that may further reduce exposures.