Benzophenone-3,3',4,4'-tetracarboxylic dianhydride (BTDA) is used in the industrial sector as an intermediate and polycondensation (fiber and powder production) to manufacture plastic products or fine chemicals. Since BTDA is only manufactured and handled under closed conditions in an industrial environment, there is little consumer risk. The environmental impact, ecotoxicology and toxicological information available to BTDA is provided based on research and/or a reliable assessment of its hazard characteristics.