{"id":338814,"date":"2025-01-27T18:57:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T18:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sentryair.com\/blog\/?p=338814"},"modified":"2025-08-11T18:27:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T18:27:13","slug":"engineering-controls-to-reduce-exposure-to-newly-epa-banned-solvents-tce-pce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sentryair.com\/blog\/industry-applications\/chemical-solvents\/engineering-controls-to-reduce-exposure-to-newly-epa-banned-solvents-tce-pce\/","title":{"rendered":"Engineering Controls to Reduce Exposure to Newly EPA-Banned Solvents TCE & PCE"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"TCE

Engineering Controls, such as Ductless Fume Hoods<\/a>, help protect the operator from inhaling harmful solvent fumes like TCE and PCE.<\/p><\/div>
\nRecently, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)<\/i> announced the ban and phase-out plan for solvents trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE). These restrictions are completed under amendments to the 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)<\/i>. The EPA\u2019s<\/i> press release<\/a> details TCE and PCE risk management rules including the plans to ban both solvents, exempt industries, and exposure controls to reduce exposure (EPA 2024a)<\/a>. These solvents will be banned for most uses (starting June 16, 2025 for TCE and June 7, 2027 for PCE) with an extended phaseout and\/or exemption for certain industrial uses (EPA 2024a)<\/a>. The EPA<\/i> is banning these solvents to help prevent cancer development in people working with these chemicals or living nearby. TCE & PCE exhibit carcinogenic properties that can cause harmful side effects from even a small amount of exposure. Exempted industries must adopt a Workplace Chemical Protection Plan<\/i> using engineering controls such as fume extractors to help reduce operator exposure (EPA 2024a)<\/a>. TCE Workplace Controls Enforcement begins September 15, 2025 and PCE Workplace Controls for Lab Uses begins December 15, 2025.<\/b> Please refer to the chart below for important EPA enforcement dates. <\/p>\n

Important EPA Enforcement Dates for TCE and PCE<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Chemical<\/b><\/td>\nUse\/Type<\/b><\/td>\nEnforcement Date<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TCE<\/b><\/td>\nManufacturing for all uses<\/td>\nMarch 17, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processing for Industrial\/Consumer Uses<\/td>\nJune 16, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Industrial\/Consumer Uses<\/td>\nSeptember 15, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exempt Applications need Workplace Controls<\/td>\nSeptember 15, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCE<\/b><\/td>\nWorkplace Controls – Lab Uses<\/td>\nDecember 15, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Workplace Controls – Electrical Cleaning<\/td>\nMarch 13, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Consumer Uses<\/td>\nMarch 8, 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Commercial Uses<\/td>\nJune 7, 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dry Cleaning<\/td>\nPhase Out Begins: June 16, 2025
\nPhase Out Ends: December 19, 2034<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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What is the 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)?<\/h3>\n

\"toxic

The new amendment to the Toxic Substances Control Act enables the EPA to assess and set safety health standards for harmful chemicals.<\/p><\/div>The 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)<\/i> is an amendment to the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act<\/i> that assigns the EPA the responsibility to evaluate chemicals, assess health hazards, and set clear enforceable chemical standards (EPA 2024e)<\/a>. This amendment provided funding for the EPA to conduct chemical risk-based assessments and improve public awareness of harmful chemicals. TSCA has helped improve public health and chemical safety and reduce environmental exposure (EPA 2024e)<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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What is Trichloroethylene (TCE)? <\/h3>\n

\"TCE

Trichloroethylene (TCE) is found in many common products such as brake cleaners, degreasers, and more.<\/p><\/div>Trichloroethylene (TCE) is an extremely toxic non-flammable chlorinated solvent used in a variety of consumer and commercial products for cleaning, furniture care, degreasers, brake cleaners, sealants, lubricants, adhesives, paints, and more (EPA 2024a)<\/a>. People can be exposed to this volatile organic compound through the air, contaminated water, and in the workplace for certain industries (ATSDR 2019b)<\/a>. The US Department of Health and Human Services has classified TCE as a known human carcinogen and the International Agency for Research on Cancer states that TCE is carcinogenic to humans in all routes of exposure (ATSDR 2020)<\/a>. TCE exposure has been shown to cause liver cancer, kidney cancer, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (EPA 2024a)<\/a>. It can cause damage to the central nervous system, liver, kidneys, immune system, and reproductive organs, and can cause fetal heart defects (EPA 2024a)<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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What is Perchloroethylene (PCE)?<\/h3>\n

\"PCE

Perchloroethylene (PCE) is used in products for dry cleaning, refrigerants, and more.<\/p><\/div>Perchloroethylene (PCE), aka tetrachloroethylene or perc, is also a non-flammable chlorinated solvent and volatile organic compound similar to TCE. PCE is used for brake cleaners, adhesives, refrigerants, dry cleaning, and in some industrial settings (EPA 2024a)<\/a>. PCE exposure occurs from dry-cleaned clothes, contaminated sites, using metal degreasers, or working or living near dry cleaning facilities (ATSDR 2019a)<\/a>. PCE exposure can cause liver, kidney, brain, and testicular cancer as well as cause damage to kidneys, liver, immune system, and the nervous system (EPA 2024a)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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New EPA Regulations<\/h2>\n

EPA Exposure Limits for TCE and PCE<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Chemical<\/b><\/td>\nExposure Limit (mg\/m3<\/sup>)<\/b><\/td>\nExposure Limit (ppm)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TCE<\/b><\/td>\n1.07 mg\/m3<\/sup><\/td>\n0.2 ppm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCE<\/b><\/td>\n0.98 mg\/m3<\/sup><\/td>\n0.14 ppm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

TCE Regulations<\/h3>\n

The EPA<\/i> is banning TCE within 1 year for most commercial and all consumer products but allowing a longer phaseout period for certain applications critical to infrastructure or national defense security (EPA 2024b)<\/a>. EPA has set this low exposure limit due to the harmful side effects from a small amount of exposure. All applications with a longer phaseout will eventually be banned except for a 50-year exemption for laboratory uses (EPA 2024c)<\/a>. Industrial applications that will have a longer phaseout include (EPA 2024c)<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Cleaning aircraft\/medical devices
\n\u2022 Manufacturing battery separators and refrigerants
\n\u2022 Transportation
\n\u2022 Security and defense systems
\n\u2022 National security\/critical infrastructure
\n\u2022 Laboratory uses for TCE disposal in wastewater<\/p>\n

Workplaces that will be allowed to use TCE must implement a Workplace Chemical Protection Plan that includes exposure controls to meet the new exposure limit of 1.07 mg\/m3 (0.2 ppm) (EPA 2024b)<\/a>. The new exposure limit is a big reduction from the previous OSHA PEL (100 ppm) and NIOSH REL (2 ppm). The EPA requires businesses to implement an exposure control plan by December 18, 2025 (EPA 2024c)<\/a>. <\/p>\n

PCE Regulations<\/h3>\n

EPA\u2019s<\/i> risk management program for PCE includes rapidly reducing manufacturing, processing, and distribution (EPA 2024a)<\/a>. Most uses will be phased out within 3 years. Dry cleaning facilities will have a 10-year phaseout for older machines and 6 months for new machines. Highly specialized applications will be required to implement a Chemical Protection Plan including exposure controls to meet the new exposure limit of 0.98 mg\/m3 (0.14 ppm) (EPA 2024b)<\/a>. Applicable exempt workplaces will have 30 months to implement exposure controls (EPA 2024d)<\/a>. The current OSHA PEL is much higher (100 ppm) than the new EPA exposure limit of 0.14 ppm. After hearing public comments, the EPA is allowing extra time for workplaces to implement workplace safety controls due to this drastic reduction in the exposure limit (EPA 2024d)<\/a>. Applications with an extended phaseout are mostly for government purposes related to national security, aviation, critical infrastructure, and EPA purposes for reducing climate change (EPA 2024d)<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Exposure Controls for TCE and PCE Chemical Protection Plans<\/h2>\n

\"Hierarchy

Hierarchy of Controls shows the priority of exposure controls to help reduce solvent fume exposure.<\/p><\/div>To meet the new EPA exposure limit<\/i>, the EPA<\/i> recommends implementing exposure controls following the hierarchy of controls (left) including elimination, substitution, engineering controls, and administrative controls before using PPE (EPA 2024c)<\/a>. If substituting, the EPA<\/i> suggests carefully reviewing the proposed replacement chemical\u2019s health hazard information to help ensure operator respiratory safety. For engineering controls, workplaces can utilize fume extraction systems with Activated Carbon filters. Using Activated Carbon filters, fume extraction systems provide excellent solvent fume control. According to our Activated Carbon Adsorption Chart<\/a>, Activated Carbon filters offer excellent high-capacity adsorption for both trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE). Excellent high capacity means that for each pound of activated carbon, the filter will adsorb an average of 33 1\/3% of its weight*.
\n*Not guaranteed. Average figure. Please consult the factory for more information.<\/i><\/p>\n

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How do Activated Carbon Filters work?<\/h3>\n

\"How

This graphic depicts how Activated Carbon filters adsorb chemical fumes.<\/p><\/div>
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\nActivated Carbon Filters work through a process called adsorption. Adsorption occurs when airborne contaminants pass over carbon granules and stick to the surface removing them from the airflow. Activated Carbon is treated to increase the porosity and surface area improving the overall removal efficiency. Activated Carbon filters are ideal for the removal of airborne odors and fumes. <\/p>\n

Benefits of Sentry Air Systems\u2019 Activated Carbon Filters<\/h3>\n

\"Activated<\/a>

Only high-quality Activated Carbon granules are used to create Sentry Air Systems Activated Carbon filters.<\/p><\/div>\u2022 Made from only high-quality virgin coconut shells
\n\u2022 Stringent product testing
\n\u2022 Custom-made Activated Carbon filters available
\n\u2022 Made in the USA
\n\u2022 Free chemical assessment from on-staff chemical engineer
\n\u2022 Responsive and knowledgeable customer service<\/p>\n

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TCE and PCE Solvent Fume Engineering Controls<\/h2>\n

Sentry Air offers a variety of engineering controls in different configurations suited for workplaces of all sizes. Depending on your application and workspace layout, we offer a solution that will provide long-lasting and reliable solvent fume control. Our systems offer low maintenance mainly requiring a filter change as needed. <\/p>\n

Industrial Applications Solutions<\/h5>\n

Portable Fume Extractors<\/h3>\n

\"Portable

Portable Fume Extractors<\/a> capture fumes at the source preventing them from reaching the operator’s breathing zone.<\/p><\/div>Portable Fume Extractors<\/a> utilize a self-supportive flex arm to capture fumes from the source and direct them into the filtration chamber. The pre-filter processes the air removing large particles. Then, chemical fumes like TCE and PCE are adsorbed by the activated carbon filters removing most from the airflow. The filtered air is then released into the surrounding room creating a circulating airflow pattern. This engineering safety control offers a small footprint that easily fits in any size space. The heavy-duty casters and portability handle allow the system to be moved into a different room, or location, or stowed away when not in use. <\/p>\n

Benefits:<\/h4>\n

\u2022 Portable
\n\u2022 Self-supportive fire-retardant flex arm
\n\u2022 360\u00b0 swivel
\n\u2022 Small footprint
\n\u2022 Easy filter change<\/p>\n

Technical Specifications:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\"Model<\/a><\/td>\n\"Model<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Model<\/b><\/td>\nModel 300<\/b><\/td>\nModel 400<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arm Dimensions<\/b><\/td>\n4\u201d or 5\u201d diameter
\n68\u201d long<\/td>\n		6\u201d diameter
\n72\u201d long<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum Air Volume<\/b><\/td>\nUp to 350 CFM*<\/td>\nUp to 700 CFM*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electrical<\/b><\/td>\n115\/1\/60, 2 amps
\n220\/1\/50, 0.75 amps\n<\/td>\n		115\/1\/60, 2.5 amps
\n220\/1\/50, 1.5 amps\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sound Level<\/b><\/td>\n61 – 66 dba<\/td>\n60 dba<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carbon Filter Size<\/b><\/td>\n4 lb or 10 lb<\/td>\n8 lb or 22 lb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Airflow will vary when using Activated Carbon filters.<\/i>
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\n\"Learn<\/a><\/p>\n

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Heavy-Duty Industrial Fume Extractors<\/h3>\n

\"Portable

Heavy-duty Industrial Fume Extractors<\/a> feature a heavy-duty extractor arm and provides more airflow.<\/p><\/div>The Heavy-Duty Industrial Fume Extractor<\/a> provides excellent fume control for heavier-loading applications that emit a higher concentration of TCE or PCE chemical fumes. This system is similar to the Model 300\/400 Portable Fume Extractor but also offers a longer and more robust extractor arm, more airflow, and more carbon filtration. The Heavy-Duty Industrial Fume Extractor is not as easily portable due to the weight but still features heavy-duty casters, a handle, and optional forklift legs.<\/p>\n

Benefits:<\/h4>\n

\u2022 (4) 42 lb Activated Carbon Filters for higher concentrations of chemical fumes (168 lbs total)
\n\u2022 7′ or 10′ long heavy-duty arm
\n\u2022 Heavy-duty casters and handle
\n\u2022 Low maintenance<\/p>\n

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Technical Specifications:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\"Model<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Model<\/b><\/td>\nModel 500<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arm Dimensions<\/b><\/td>\n7\u201d diameter, 7\u2019 or 10\u2019 long<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum Air Volume<\/b><\/td>\nUp to 728 CFM**<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electrical<\/b><\/td>\n115\/1\/60, 2.5 amps
\n220\/1\/50, 1.5 amps\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sound Level<\/b><\/td>\n65 dba<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carbon Filter Size<\/b><\/td>\n(4) 42 lb carbon filters (168 lbs total)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

**Actual CFM with Activated Carbon Filters<\/i><\/p>\n

\"Learn<\/a><\/p>\n

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Laboratory Applications Solutions<\/h5>\n

Ductless Fume Hoods<\/h3>\n

\"Ductless

Ductless Fume Hoods<\/a> create an enclosure that helps protect the operator from inhaling harmful solvent fumes. (24\u201d shown)<\/p><\/div>The Ductless Fume Hood<\/a> provides an enclosure to help contain fumes and protect the operator from inhaling harmful solvent fumes like TCE and PCE. The operator conducts the application inside the hood and the powerful fan directs the fumes into the filtration chamber away from the operator\u2019s breathing zone. The Activated Carbon Filter adsorbs chemical fumes like TCE and PCE and then releases the filtered air into the surrounding room. The ductless design simplifies operation by not requiring external ducting or makeup air production. This hood can utilize dual filters HEPA and Carbon for applications with particulate and fumes. This provides flexibility to allow your lab facility to use this fume hood for other laboratory applications.<\/p>\n

Benefits:<\/h4>\n

\u2022 Economical and versatile solution for a variety of laboratory applications
\n\u2022 Lightweight and portable
\n\u2022 Ductless design \u2013 no expensive ductwork or makeup air
\n\u2022 Includes variable speed controller and LED light for most models
\n\u2022 Wide variety of standard sizes: 12\u201d, 18\u201d, 24\u201d, 30\u201d, 40\u201d, 50\u201d, 60\u201d, and 70\u201d
\n\u2022 Standard sizes ship within 5 business days
\n\u2022 Custom construction and sizes available
\n\u2022 Low maintenance \u2013 only need to change the filter!
\n\u2022 Back by a limited 2-year warranty
\n\u2022 Made in the USA<\/p>\n

Technical Specifications:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Construction<\/b><\/td>\nSide<\/td>\n0.25\u201d white acrylic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Base<\/td>\n0.5\u201d high-density polyethylene<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Top<\/td>\n0.5\u201d clear polycarbonate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Window<\/td>\n0.25\u201d clear polycarbonate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Air Volume<\/b><\/td>\n12″, 18″, 24″ (Model 200)<\/td>\nUp to 80 CFM*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24″, 30″, 40″, 50″, 60″, 70″<\/td>\nUp to 350 CFM*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inlet Velocities<\/b><\/td>\n12″ & 18″<\/td>\n60 FPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24″ (Model 200)<\/td>\n40 FPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24″ (Model 300)<\/td>\n60 FPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30″ & 40″<\/td>\n115 FPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
50″<\/td>\n80 FPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60″ & 70″<\/td>\n70 FPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electrical<\/b><\/td>\nModel 200<\/td>\n115\/1\/60, 0.3 amps
\n220\/1\/50, 0.2 amps\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Model 300<\/td>\n115\/1\/60, 2 amps
\n220\/1\/50, 0.75 amps\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sound<\/b><\/td>\nModel 200<\/td>\n55 dba<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Model 300<\/td>\n61 \u2013 66 dba<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Temperature<\/b><\/td>\nNot to exceed 170\u00b0 F (76\u00b0 C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Airflow will vary with Activated Carbon Filters.<\/i>
\n\"Learn<\/a><\/p>\n

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Benchtop Fume Extractors<\/h3>\n

\"Benchtop

Benchtop Fume Extractors<\/a> provide solvent fume control for workspaces that can\u2019t fit a traditional hood.<\/p><\/div>The Benchtop Fume Extractor<\/a> features adjustable wing flaps and a removable acrylic lid that creates a hood-like enclosure to help protect the operator from inhaling chemical fumes. This fume extractor provides vital fume control for workspaces that can\u2019t fit a traditional-size fume hood. The adjustable wing flaps allow you the change the size of the workspace and can be folded up for easy storage. This economical fume control solution offers reliability and low maintenance for space-constrained workspaces. <\/p>\n

Benefits:<\/h4>\n

\u2022 Reliable
\n\u2022 Low maintenance
\n\u2022 Small footprint
\n\u2022 Adjustable wing flaps and acrylic lid create a hood-like enclosure<\/p>\n

Technical Specifications:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\"Model<\/td>\n\"Model<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Model<\/b><\/td>\nModel 200*<\/b><\/td>\nModel 300<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Construction<\/b><\/td>\n16 ga carbon steel
\n1\/8\u201d clear acrylic lid\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Air Volume<\/b><\/td>\nUp to 50 CFM (carbon)<\/td>\nUp to 350 CFM**<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electrical<\/b><\/td>\n115\/1\/60, 0.3 amps
\n220\/1\/50, 0.2 amps\n<\/td>\n		115\/1\/60, 2 amps
\n220\/1\/50, 0.75 amps\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sound<\/b><\/td>\n56 dba<\/td>\n61 \u2013 66 dba<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*For use with small applications with low concentrations only. Higher concentrations recommended to use Model 300.
\n**Airflow will vary with Activated Carbon filters<\/i>
\n\"Learn<\/a><\/p>\n

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Contact us today to get started on selecting engineering controls to help reduce TCE and PCE solvent fume exposure in your workplace!<\/h3>\n

\"Talk<\/a>  \"Email<\/a>  \"Visit<\/a><\/p>\n

Call us at 1-800-799-1609<\/h4>\n
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Related Blogs & Links<\/h3>\n

\u2022 Utilizing Specialty-Blended Activated Carbon Filters to Optimize Chemical Fume Adsorption – https:\/\/www.sentryair.com\/blog\/filters\/specialty-blended-activated-carbon-filters\/<\/a>
\n\u2022 Reducing Exposure to Hazardous Organic Solvents – https:\/\/www.sentryair.com\/blog\/industry-applications\/chemical-solvents\/reducing-hazardous-exposure-to-organic-solvents\/<\/a>
\n\u2022 Testimonial: Ductless Spray Paint Booth for Paints & Solvents – https:\/\/www.sentryair.com\/blog\/testimonial\/testimonial-ductless-spray-paint-booth-for-paints-solvents\/<\/a>
\n\u2022 Activated Carbon Adsorption Index Chart – https:\/\/www.sentryair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SentryAirSystems-ActivatedCarbon-Adsorption.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

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References<\/h3>\n

<\/a>Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). (2020, June 22). Public Health Statement for Trichloroethylene (TCE). Toxic Substances Portal.<\/i> Retrieved from: https:\/\/wwwn.cdc.gov\/TSP\/PHS\/PHS.aspx?phsid=171&toxid=30<\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/a>ATSDR. (2019a, June). Tetrachloroethylene \u2013 ToxFAQs. Retrieved from: https:\/\/www.atsdr.cdc.gov\/toxfaqs\/tfacts18.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/a>ATSDR. (2019b, June). Trichloroethylene \u2013 ToxFAQs. Retrieved from: https:\/\/www.atsdr.cdc.gov\/toxfaqs\/tfacts19.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/a>EPA. (2024a, December 9). Biden-Harris Administration Announces Latest Actions under Nation\u2019s Chemical Safety Law to Protect People from Cancer-Causing Chemicals Trichloroethylene and Perchloroethylene. United States Environmental Protection Agency.<\/i> Retrieved from: https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/newsreleases\/biden-harris-administration-announces-latest-actions-under-nations-chemical-safety-law<\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/a>EPA. (2024b, December 18). List of Final and Proposed Existing Chemical Exposure Limits under TSCA. United States Environmental Protection Agency.<\/i> Retrieved from: https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca\/list-final-and-proposed-existing-chemical-exposure<\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/a>EPA. (2024c, December 17). Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Federal Register Vol. 89, No. 242.<\/i> Retrieved from: https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/FR-2024-12-17\/pdf\/2024-29274.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/a>EPA. (2024d, December 18). Perchloroethylene (PCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Federal Register\/Vol. 89, No. 243.<\/i> Retrieved from: https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/FR-2024-12-18\/pdf\/2024-30117.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/a>EPA. (2024e, May 28). Frequent Questions on the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. United States Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved from: https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca\/frequent-questions-frank-r-lautenberg-chemical-safety#briefings<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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