EPAFinal Rule
Methylene Chloride; Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Compliance Date Extension
EnvironmentHealthcareLabor & Workplace
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Summary
The EPA is extending the deadline for companies to stop using or limit their use of methylene chloride, a toxic chemical found in paint strippers and other industrial products. This gives businesses more time to switch to safer alternatives before the ban takes full effect.
Key Points
- 1The EPA originally required companies to stop using methylene chloride by a certain date, but this rule pushes that deadline back to give manufacturers more time
- 2Methylene chloride is a hazardous chemical that can cause serious health problems including liver damage and cancer when people are exposed to it
- 3Companies that use methylene chloride in products like paint removers and cleaning agents are mainly affected and must now comply with the new extended deadline
- 4Workers and consumers who use products containing this chemical are at risk, which is why the EPA regulates it under the Toxic Substances Control Act
- 5Businesses have until the new compliance date to reformulate their products with safer ingredients or face penalties
Key Dates
Published
November 13, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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