Nontoxic dry-cleaning: Avoid cancer-causing chemicals while the EPA ban goes into effect
PERC and TCE are known carcinogens that are being phased out — a process that could take 10 years. Here's what you should ...
17 Things Your Dry Cleaner Won’t Tell You
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Cancer-causing chemicals used in homes and workplaces banned by EPA
It's a colorless volatile organic compound that manufacturers use as a cleaning ... PCE is a human-made volatile liquid ...
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EPA bans TCE and PCE, known as cancer-causing solvents for decades
EPA bans TCE and PCE, cancer-causing solvents, from use in manufacturing and dry cleaning. Safer alternatives exist, says EPA.
EPA bans cancer-causing chemicals used in homes and workplaces
The Environmental Protection Agency bans TCE and PCE to protect public health and the environment. Learn about the risks and the new regulations.