The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has enacted a comprehensive ban on two prevalent cancer-causing chemicals – trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) – marking the end of their widespread use in consumer products and industrial applications across America. The Ban’s Scope and Timeline The EPA’s ruling, announced on December 9, prohibits all uses of TCE within one year, with limited exceptions for specific industrial applications. For PCE, the ban covers all consumer uses and numerous commercial applications, with a 10-year phase-out period for dry cleaning operations. “It’s simply unacceptable to continue to allow cancer-causing chemicals to be used for things … Continue reading EPA Bans TCE and PCE, Impacting Industrial Chemical Use Nationwide