U.S. bans most uses of paint-stripping solvent after dozens of deaths
The Environmental Protection Agency is banning most uses of a toxic chemical often used to refinish furniture and bathtubs that has been linked to dozens of deaths since 1980.
EPA implements toughest restrictions yet on use of highly toxic chemical in paint stripper
The US Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule Tuesday that will end many uses of the highly toxic, cancer-causing solvent methylene chloride. The chemical will still be available for certain purposes,
EPA issues final ruling banning methylene chloride linked to range of cancers
The EPA on Tuesday issued a final rule on the use of the toxic chemical methylene chloride, which is used in paint products and for coating brush cleaners, aerosol degreasing products and more.
EPA rule will phase out deadly toxin methylene chloride found in paint strippers
The cancer-causing solvent methylene chloride will still have some allowed uses, but with strict guidelines aimed at keeping workers safe. "Exposure to methylene chloride has devastated families across this country for too long, including some who saw ...
EPA bans consumer use of a toxic chemical widely used as a paint stripper but known to cause cancer
The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride, a chemical widely used as a paint stripper but known to cause liver cancer and other health problems.
After a years-long fight, EPA broadens ban on deadly chemical
It can kill on the spot or years after prolonged exposure. When methylene chloride’s fumes build up, the chemical switches off the brain’s respiratory center, asphyxiating its victims if it doesn’t trigger a heart attack first.
EPA bans most uses of toxic solvent tied to dozens of deaths
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday a ban on most uses of methylene chloride, a toxic solvent used in paint stripping that has been linked to at least 88 accidental deaths since 1980.
Industry celebrates wins in EPA’s methylene chloride rule
The partial ban included a few significant changes from last year's proposal, including some advocated by industry groups.
EPA bans consumer use of methylene chloride, a toxic chemical used as a paint stripper but known to cause liver cancer
EPA bans consumer use of methylene chloride, a toxic chemical used as a paint stripper but known to cause liver cancer
EPA Clamps Down on Deadly Toxin Found in Paint Strippers
A toxin found in paint strippers that's responsible for 85 U.S. deaths over the past five decades will be phased out for many uses, under an Environmental Protection Agency rule finalized Tuesday. The cancer-causing solvent methylene chloride will still have some allowed uses,
EPA rule bans toxic chemical that’s commonly used as paint stripper but known to cause liver cancer
The EPA said its action will protect Americans from health risks while allowing certain commercial uses to continue with robust worker protections.
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