Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency will propose risk management regulations for 1,2-dichloroethane, a colorless liquid frequently used to manufacture polyvinyl chloride, a type of plastic. On May 5, EPA published a final risk evaluation stating that 1,2 DCA, a carcinogenic substance also known as ethylene dichloride, presents “unreasonable risk” to workers under 15 conditions […]

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