EPA proposes ban on all consumer, most industrial and commercial uses of methylene chloride

Green Car Congress
By mmillikinApr 21, 2023, 7:30 am170 pts
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a ban under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) on most uses of methylene chloride (CH2Cl2). Methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane and DCM, is a volatile chemical used in a wide range of industrial, commercial, and consumer applications…

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