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Inert Reassessment Document for y-Butyrolactone - CAS No. 96-48-0

y-Butyrolactone is used as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of various chemical, vitamin B!, and the rubber additive thiodibutyric acid. It is a constituent of paint removes, textile aids, drilling oils, hairwave compositions, sun lotions, pharmaceuticals and printing ink.

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