Polaroid exemption

The Polaroid exemption requires an initial notification to the EPA followed by a PMN. 

D. The Polaroid Exemption for Instant Film and Peel-apart Film... 

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has authority under the statute to grant additional exemptions under TSCA 5(h)(4) if the manufacture, processing, distribution in commerce, use or disposal of a substance will not present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. Several exemptions have been promulgated under this authority, including the polymer exemption, the LVE and LoREX exemptions, and the Polaroid exemption. 

In 1982 the EPA granted an exemption from the PMN process for chemicals used to make or process instant photo and peel-apart film articles. This is often referred to as the Polaroid exemption, because Polaroid made instant film and filed a petition with the EPA to establish this exemption under TSCA 5(h)(4).It is of limited continuing importance since Polaroid discontinued making instant film and instant film cameras in 2008. Fujifilm is one of the last suppliers of this type of film in the United States. As early as 1997 the EPA characterized the Polaroid exemption as rarely used. ... 

In summary, the Polaroid exemption applies to sealed articles that contain all of the chemicals required to manufacture and develop instant film. Manufacturers may start manufacturing or importing these films immediately on filing a notice with the EPA, but must file a PMN and wait for the... 

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