EPA Bans Cancer-Causing Chemicals After Decades of Use
The Environmental Protection Agency’s recent ban on trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (perc) marks a significant step in protecting public health. These chemicals, known carcinogens, have been used for decades in various consumer and industrial products, silently contributing to cancer rates.
The ban on TCE, a common ingredient in degreasing agents, furniture care products, and auto repair supplies, is comprehensive. Its widespread presence in everyday items underscores the pervasive nature of this carcinogenic risk. The fact that these chemicals were so readily available for so long raises concerns about the effectiveness of previous regulations and oversight.
Similarly, the ban extends to most commercial and all consumer uses of perc, a prevalent industrial solvent historically employed in dry cleaning and auto repair.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood