EPA Bans Two Chemicals Common in Dry Cleaning and Industrial Use

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By Paige BennettDec 9, 2024, 1:23 pm91 pts
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has banned two chemicals commonly used in dry cleaning because of their toxicity and cancer risks. The EPA announced on Dec. 9 that it finalized the risk management regulations for trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) under the Toxic Substances…

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