EPA bans solvent linked to 88 deaths since 1980
The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday banned most uses of the solvent methylene chloride, a cancer-causing chemical linked to at least 88 deaths since 1980. The chemical is in aerosol degreasing spray, paint and coating brush cleaners, refrigerants, sealants, and adhesives. The usage has led to a bevy of health problems, including cancer of the nervous system, […]