Fluoride Exposure: Food via Pesticides: EPA "INERTS". Fluoride Action Network Pesticide Project.

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1. FETAL AND INFANT EXPOSURE: 0–6 MONTHS
2. FOOD Exposure
2.1. Food Exposure via Pesticide: CRYOLITE
2.2. Food Exposure via Pesticidal Fumigant: SULFURYL FLUORIDE
2.3. Food Exposure via ANTIMICROBIAL FORMULATIONS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACE SANITIZING SOLUTIONS
3. Exposure via Dental and Pharmaceuticals
4. Exposure from INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY
4.1. U.S. Manufacturers of Hydrogen Fluoride, Fluorine, Sodium Fluoride, Fluosilicic Acid, and Sodium Silicofluoride
5. Fluoride Exposure: Various Other Sources

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Note: Two Tables are listed below:
2.4. Food Exposure via Pesticides: EPA "INERTS"
2.5. Food Exposure via Pesticides: NEW PROPOSAL FOR TOLERANCE EXEMPTIONS

TABLE 2.4.
Food Exposure to Fluoride via Pesticides: EPA "INERTS"

Approved EPA Inerts Inert List Rationale CAS No.

Almond oil 4A We do not know the uses of Almond Oil as an Inert, or if it is used as a food additive for animal feed.
EPA's Final Rule for Sulfuryl Fluoride allows fluoride residues in or on the post-harvest commodities:
10 ppm - Almond
10 ppm - Almond, hulls 8007-69-0

Ammonium fluosilicate 3 We assume high levels of F from the use of Ammonium fluosilicate in pesticidal formulations. 16919-19-0

alpha-(Cyclohexylmethyl)-omega-
hydro-poly(difluoromethylene) 3 - to be added- 65530-85-0

Bone meal 4A We assume high levels of F in the bone meal. We do not know the use of these shells, eg:
• put in animal or poultry feed?
• used on agricultural soil? 68409-75-6

Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane 2 - to be added- 75-68-3

Chlorofluoromethane 3 - to be added- 593-70-4

Citrus pulp,orange 4A We do not know how Citrus pulp is used as an Inert. Is is allowed for use as a feed additive? EPA allows 7 ppm in or on Citrus, Fruit, which includes Orange. 68514-76-1

Clam shells 4A We assume high levels of F in the shells. We do not know the use of these shells, eg:
• put in animal or poultry feed?
• used on agricultural soil? -

Corn flour 4A
EPA's Final Rule for Sulfuryl Fluoride allows 35 ppm in fluoride residues in or on post-harvest Corn, Field, Flour.
68525-86-0

Corn oil 4A
We don't know how the Corn Oil is derived. EPA's Final Rule for Sulfuryl Fluoride allows fluoride residues in or on the post-harvest commodities:

55 ppm - Corn, aspirated grain fractions
35 ppm - CORN, FIELD, FLOUR
10 ppm - CORN, FIELD, GRAIN
10 ppm - CORN, FIELD, GRITS
30 ppm - CORN, FIELD, MEAL
10 ppm - CORN, POP, GRAIN
8001-30-7

Dichlorodifluoromethane 2 - to be added- 75-71-8

1,1- Dichloromonofluoromethane 2 - to be added- 75-43-4

Difluoroethane 2 - to be added- 75-37-6

Egg shells 4A We assume high levels of F in Egg Shells. We do not know how the shells are used. Is it incorporated in for feed for animals or poultry? Is it used as a fertilizer? -

Ethene,1,1-difluoro-,homopolymer 3 - to be added- 24937-79-9

Gypsum 4A
We assume high levels of F in gypsum. We don't know how Gypsum is used. Is it used for feed for animals or poultry?
13397-24-5

Heptadecafluorooctyl)sulfonyl)amino)-
N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminiu
3-(((m iodide
3 - to be added- 1652-63-7

Hexafluoropropene,polymer with tetrafluoroethylene 3 - to be added- 25067-11-2

2-[ Methyl(polyfluoroalkylsulfonyl)amino
]ethyl methacrylate,polym.w.
heptyl methacrylate,butyl
methacrylate and N-
methylolacrylamide 3 - to be added- No CAS No.

Monochlorodifluromethane 2 - to be added- 75-45-6

Montmorillonite 4A We don't know what the fluoride levels in Montmorillonite are. We also do not know if it is allowed to be contaminated with PTFE. For example, on April 28, 2004, EPA petitioned for tolerance exemptions for "Montmorillonite-type clay treated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE; CAS Reg. No. 9002-84-0)" for Use in Antimicrobial Formulations (Food-Contact Surface Sanitizing Solutions).
Ref: April 28, 2004. Federal Register. Tolerance Exemptions for Active and Inert Ingredients for Use in Antimicrobial Formulations (Food-Contact Surface Sanitizing Solutions).
1318-93-0

2- Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6-
amino-4-hydroxy-5-{{2-
(trifluoromethyl)phenyl}azo}-
,monosodium salt 3 - to be added- 67786-14-5

Oat protein 4A We don't know how the Oat protein is derived. EPA's Final Rule for Sulfuryl Fluoride allows fluoride residues in or on the post-harvest commodities:
75 ppm - OAT, FLOUR
25 ppm - OAT, GRAIN
75 ppm - OAT, GROATS/ROLLED OATS 134134-87-5

Oyster shells 4A We assume high levels of F in the shells. We do not know the use of these shells, eg:
• used in animal feed?
• used on agricultural soil? -

Pecan shell flour 4A EPA's Final Rule for Sulfuryl Fluoride allows 10 ppm in fluoride residues in or on post-harvest Pecans. -

Poly(difluoromethylene),
.alpha.-chloro-.omega.-(2,2-dichloro-
1,1,2-trifluoroethyl)- 3 - to be added- 79070-11-4

Poly(difluoromethylene),.alpha.-
fluoro-.omega.-[2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2
propenyl)oxy ]ethyl ]- 3 - to be added- 65530-66-7

Poly [oxy [methyl(3,3,3-
trifluoropropyl)silylene ]],
alpha-(trimethylsilyl)-omega-
[(trimethylsilyl)oxy ]
3 - to be added- 42557-13-1

Polytetrafluoroethylene 3 - to be added- 9002-84-0

Rice bran oil 4A EPA's Final Rule for Sulfuryl Fluoride allows 31 ppm in fluoride residues in or on post-harvest Rice bran. 68553-81-1

Siloxanes and silicones,Me 3,3,3-
trifluoropropyl 3 - to be added- 63148-56-1

Sodium fluoride
4B The public is denied the right-to-know the amount of sodium fluoride used in pesticidal formulations. 7681-49-4

Sodium fluosilicate 3 We assume high levels of F from the use of Sodium fluosilicate in pesticidal formulations. 16893-85-9

1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane 4B - to be added- 811-97-2

1-Trichlorofluoromethane 2 - to be added- 75-69-4

Trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane 2 - to be added- 76-13-1

Vermiculite
(no asbestos and less than 1%crystalline silica) 4A We do not know what the fluoride levels in Vermiculite are. For example- the European Union approves "Vermiculite with a Maximum fluorine content: 0.3 %" as a feed additive for all animals.
Ref: April 30, 2004. COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES. Brussels, Update (situation as 30 April 2004) of the list of the authorised additives in feedingstuffs published in application of Article 9t (b) of Council Directive 70/524/EEC concerning additives in feedingstuffs. -

Water 4A We do not know if
• Fluoridated water is used?
• or if naturally occuring high levels of fluoride in water is used? Certain rural areas in the US have very high fluoride levels.
EPA should set a limit for the amount of F in water to be used in agriculture. 7732-18-5

Wheat germ oil 4A
EPA's Final Rule for Sulfuryl Fluoride allows 130 ppm in fluoride residues in or on post-harvest Wheat Germ.
8006-95-9

Wheat flour 4B EPA's Final Rule for Sulfuryl Fluoride allows fluoride residues in or on the post-harvest commodities at:
125 ppm - WHEAT, FLOUR 130498-22-5

TABLE 2.5. Food Exposure via Pesticides: NEW PROPOSAL FOR TOLERANCE EXEMPTIONS
- see uses below*

PROPOSED EPA Inerts Rationale US Code of Federal Regulation

Fish meal We can expect high levels of fluoride in Fish Meal. CFR 180.910
formerly 180.1001(c)

Wheat, including flour, bran, and starch EPA's Final Rule for Sulfuryl Fluoride allows fluoride residues in or on the post-harvest commodities at:
40 ppm - WHEAT, BRAN
125 ppm - WHEAT, FLOUR

Other tolerances are:
130 ppm - WHEAT, GERM
40 ppm - WHEAT, GRAIN
130 ppm - WHEAT, MILLED BYPRODUCTS
40 ppm - WHEAT, SHORTS CFR 180.910
formerly 180.1001(c)

Wheat shorts EPA's Final Rule for Sulfuryl Fluoride allows fluoride residues in or on the post-harvest commodities at:
40 ppm - WHEAT, SHORTS CFR 180.930
formerly 180.1001(e)

* 2 of the many proposed types of uses are:
• Application as part of an animal feed-through product.
• Applications to the same crop from which the food commodity is derived, e.g., applications of peanut meal when applied to peanut plants.

Ref. July 21, 2004. Federal Register. Pesticides: Tolerance Exemptions.

See also for Food Exposure

Table 2. FOOD Exposure
Table 2.1. Food Exposure via Pesticide: CRYOLITE
Table 2.2. Food Exposure via Pesticidal Fumigant: SULFURYL FLUORIDE
Table 2.3. Food Exposure via ANTIMICROBIAL FORMULATIONS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACE SANITIZING SOLUTIONS

TABLE 2.4. Food Exposure to Fluoride via Pesticides: EPA "INERTS"
Approved EPA Inerts	Inert List	Rationale	CAS No.
Almond oil	4A	We do not know the uses of Almond Oil as an Inert, or if it is used as a food additive for animal feed. EPA's Final Rule for Sulfuryl Fluoride allows fluoride residues in or on the post-harvest commodities: 10 ppm - Almond 10 ppm - Almond, hulls	8007-69-0
Ammonium fluosilicate	3	We assume high levels of F from the use of Ammonium fluosilicate in pesticidal formulations.	16919-19-0
alpha-(Cyclohexylmethyl)-omega- hydro-poly(difluoromethylene)	3	- to be added-	65530-85-0
Bone meal	4A	We assume high levels of F in the bone meal. We do not know the use of these shells, eg: • put in animal or poultry feed? • used on agricultural soil?	68409-75-6
Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane	2	- to be added-	75-68-3
Chlorofluoromethane	3	- to be added-	593-70-4
Citrus pulp,orange	4A	We do not know how Citrus pulp is used as an Inert. Is is allowed for use as a feed additive? EPA allows 7 ppm in or on Citrus, Fruit, which includes Orange.	68514-76-1
Clam shells	4A	We assume high levels of F in the shells. We do not know the use of these shells, eg: • put in animal or poultry feed? • used on agricultural soil?	-
Corn flour	4A	EPA's Final Rule for Sulfuryl Fluoride allows 35 ppm in fluoride residues in or on post-harvest Corn, Field, Flour.	68525-86-0
Corn oil	4A	We don't know how the Corn Oil is derived. EPA's Final Rule for Sulfuryl Fluoride allows fluoride residues in or on the post-harvest commodities: 55 ppm - Corn, aspirated grain fractions 35 ppm - CORN, FIELD, FLOUR 10 ppm - CORN, FIELD, GRAIN 10 ppm - CORN, FIELD, GRITS 30 ppm - CORN, FIELD, MEAL 10 ppm - CORN, POP, GRAIN	8001-30-7
Dichlorodifluoromethane	2	- to be added-	75-71-8
1,1- Dichloromonofluoromethane	2	- to be added-	75-43-4
Difluoroethane	2	- to be added-	75-37-6
Egg shells	4A	We assume high levels of F in Egg Shells. We do not know how the shells are used. Is it incorporated in for feed for animals or poultry? Is it used as a fertilizer?	-
Ethene,1,1-difluoro-,homopolymer	3	- to be added-	24937-79-9
Gypsum	4A	We assume high levels of F in gypsum. We don't know how Gypsum is used. Is it used for feed for animals or poultry?	13397-24-5
Heptadecafluorooctyl)sulfonyl)amino)- N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminiu 3-(((m iodide	3	- to be added-	1652-63-7
Hexafluoropropene,polymer with tetrafluoroethylene	3	- to be added-	25067-11-2
2-[ Methyl(polyfluoroalkylsulfonyl)amino ]ethyl methacrylate,polym.w. heptyl methacrylate,butyl methacrylate and N- methylolacrylamide	3	- to be added-	No CAS No.
Monochlorodifluromethane	2	- to be added-	75-45-6
Montmorillonite	4A	We don't know what the fluoride levels in Montmorillonite are. We also do not know if it is allowed to be contaminated with PTFE. For example, on April 28, 2004, EPA petitioned for tolerance exemptions for "Montmorillonite-type clay treated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE; CAS Reg. No. 9002-84-0)" for Use in Antimicrobial Formulations (Food-Contact Surface Sanitizing Solutions). Ref: April 28, 2004. Federal Register. Tolerance Exemptions for Active and Inert Ingredients for Use in Antimicrobial Formulations (Food-Contact Surface Sanitizing Solutions).	1318-93-0
2- Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6- amino-4-hydroxy-5-{{2- (trifluoromethyl)phenyl}azo}- ,monosodium salt	3	- to be added-	67786-14-5
Oat protein	4A	We don't know how the Oat protein is derived. EPA's Final Rule for Sulfuryl Fluoride allows fluoride residues in or on the post-harvest commodities: 75 ppm - OAT, FLOUR 25 ppm - OAT, GRAIN 75 ppm - OAT, GROATS/ROLLED OATS	134134-87-5
Oyster shells	4A	We assume high levels of F in the shells. We do not know the use of these shells, eg: • used in animal feed? • used on agricultural soil?	-
Pecan shell flour	4A	EPA's Final Rule for Sulfuryl Fluoride allows 10 ppm in fluoride residues in or on post-harvest Pecans.	-
Poly(difluoromethylene), .alpha.-chloro-.omega.-(2,2-dichloro- 1,1,2-trifluoroethyl)-	3	- to be added-	79070-11-4
Poly(difluoromethylene),.alpha.- fluoro-.omega.-[2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2 propenyl)oxy ]ethyl ]-	3	- to be added-	65530-66-7
Poly [oxy [methyl(3,3,3- trifluoropropyl)silylene ]], alpha-(trimethylsilyl)-omega- [(trimethylsilyl)oxy ]	3	- to be added-	42557-13-1
Polytetrafluoroethylene	3	- to be added-	9002-84-0
Rice bran oil	4A	EPA's Final Rule for Sulfuryl Fluoride allows 31 ppm in fluoride residues in or on post-harvest Rice bran.	68553-81-1
Siloxanes and silicones,Me 3,3,3- trifluoropropyl	3	- to be added-	63148-56-1
Sodium fluoride	4B	The public is denied the right-to-know the amount of sodium fluoride used in pesticidal formulations.	7681-49-4
Sodium fluosilicate	3	We assume high levels of F from the use of Sodium fluosilicate in pesticidal formulations.	16893-85-9
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane	4B	- to be added-	811-97-2
1-Trichlorofluoromethane	2	- to be added-	75-69-4
Trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane	2	- to be added-	76-13-1
Vermiculite (no asbestos and less than 1%crystalline silica)	4A	We do not know what the fluoride levels in Vermiculite are. For example- the European Union approves "Vermiculite with a Maximum fluorine content: 0.3 %" as a feed additive for all animals. Ref: April 30, 2004. COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES. Brussels, Update (situation as 30 April 2004) of the list of the authorised additives in feedingstuffs published in application of Article 9t (b) of Council Directive 70/524/EEC concerning additives in feedingstuffs.	-
Water	4A	We do not know if • Fluoridated water is used? • or if naturally occuring high levels of fluoride in water is used? Certain rural areas in the US have very high fluoride levels. EPA should set a limit for the amount of F in water to be used in agriculture.	7732-18-5
Wheat germ oil	4A	EPA's Final Rule for Sulfuryl Fluoride allows 130 ppm in fluoride residues in or on post-harvest Wheat Germ.	8006-95-9
Wheat flour	4B	EPA's Final Rule for Sulfuryl Fluoride allows fluoride residues in or on the post-harvest commodities at: 125 ppm - WHEAT, FLOUR	130498-22-5

TABLE 2.5. Food Exposure via Pesticides: NEW PROPOSAL FOR TOLERANCE EXEMPTIONS - see uses below*
PROPOSED EPA Inerts	Rationale	US Code of Federal Regulation
Fish meal	We can expect high levels of fluoride in Fish Meal.	CFR 180.910 formerly 180.1001(c)
Wheat, including flour, bran, and starch	EPA's Final Rule for Sulfuryl Fluoride allows fluoride residues in or on the post-harvest commodities at: 40 ppm - WHEAT, BRAN 125 ppm - WHEAT, FLOUR Other tolerances are: 130 ppm - WHEAT, GERM 40 ppm - WHEAT, GRAIN 130 ppm - WHEAT, MILLED BYPRODUCTS 40 ppm - WHEAT, SHORTS	CFR 180.910 formerly 180.1001(c)
Wheat shorts	EPA's Final Rule for Sulfuryl Fluoride allows fluoride residues in or on the post-harvest commodities at: 40 ppm - WHEAT, SHORTS	CFR 180.930 formerly 180.1001(e)
* 2 of the many proposed types of uses are: • Application as part of an animal feed-through product. • Applications to the same crop from which the food commodity is derived, e.g., applications of peanut meal when applied to peanut plants.
Ref. July 21, 2004. Federal Register. Pesticides: Tolerance Exemptions.