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 (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 […]
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 […]
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