The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released the final risk evaluation for formaldehyde conducted under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). EPA has determined that formaldehyde presents an unreasonable risk of injury to human health, specifically to workers and consumers, under its conditions of use (COUs). Formaldehyde is used to make many consumer […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it will formally designate five known or probable carcinogens as High-Priority Substances (HPS) that will undergo a risk evaluation under the nation’s chemical safety law, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The substances include acetaldehyde, acrylonitrile, benzenamine, 4,4’-methylene bis(2-chloroaniline) (MBOCA), and vinyl chloride. EPA also announced the beginning […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized new risk management rules for two hazardous chemicals, trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE), which are used in adhesives. The new regulations aim to reduce exposure to these toxic chemicals, both of which are linked to health risks, including cancer, neurotoxicity, and reproductive harm. TCE, a powerful solvent […]
In a critical advancement for U.S. production of 100% bio-based ingredients, Locus Fermentation Solutions (Locus FS), a domestic bio-manufacturing leader, announced expansion of Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) registration for its biosurfactants from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The company reports that this approval makes Locus FS the first and only domestic biosurfactant supplier that […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the meeting minutes and final report from the July 30-August 1, 2024, Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) virtual public meeting regarding the 2024 draft Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk evaluation for di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP) and the hazard analysis supporting the draft risk evaluation for di-isononyl phthalate […]
Following a decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban most uses of methylene chloride due to health risks, Wilsonart, a global leader in engineered surfaces, is underscoring the availability of its Wilsonart® Nonflammable NF700, NF740 Aerosol & Canister series and NF940 Bulk Contact Adhesive series. In anticipation of this ban, Wilsonart developed […]
At the end of April 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a ban on most uses of methylene chloride, a chemical known to cause liver cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, brain cancer, cancer of the blood, and cancer of the central nervous system, as well as neurotoxicity, liver harm and even death. According […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposed rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that would protect workers and consumers from exposure to the solvent n-methylpyrrolidone (NMP). EPA’s 2020 risk evaluation found that this chemical causes serious health effects, including miscarriages and reduced fertility, as well as damage to the liver, kidneys, immune […]
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