A plastic chemical caused a toxic mess in Ohio last year. Now, the EPA is eyeing regulation.

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By Joseph WintersJan 9, 2024, 4:30 am139 pts
In 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency flagged vinyl chloride — a hazardous chemical that’s used to make PVC pipes and other plastic products — for further assessment and potential restrictions under the Toxic Substances Control Act, a federal chemical safety law. But it’s taken nearly a…

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