EPA Bans Known Carcinogens Used in Dry Cleaning, Other Industries
EPA Bans Known Carcinogens Used in Dry Cleaning, Other Industries
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"Both of these chemicals have caused too much harm for too long, despite the existence of safer alternatives," said one environmental campaigner.
The announcement includes the complete ban of trichloroethylene—also known as TCE—a substance found in common consumer and manufacturing products including degreasing agents, furniture care and auto repair products. In addition, the agency banned all consumer uses and many commercial uses of Perc—also known as tetrachloroethylene and PCE — an industrial solvent long used in applications such as dry cleaning and auto repair.
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