EPA Proposes Ban on All Consumer Uses of Methylene Chloride and Many Industrial and Commercial Applications
Methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane, is a volatile, colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) describes it as a dangerous chemical known to cause serious health risks and even death. The agency recently proposed a ban on most uses of the solvent under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Some uses of methylene chloride would still be allowed only where strict workplace controls could be implemented to minimize worker expo...
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