PERC and TCE are known carcinogens that are being phased out — a process that could take 10 years. Here's what you should ...
Most uses of trichloroethylene, found in degreasers and other cleaning products, will be prohibited within a year.
The EPA has banned two chemicals — known as TCE and perc — commonly found in dry cleaning solutions and stain removers.
The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday banned two solvents found in everyday products that can cause cancer and other ...
The federal government is banning perchloroethylene (PCE or Perc), a chemical used in dry cleaning, adhesives, and industrial ...
Michal Freedhoff, EPA assistant administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, said the bans will ...
The Biden administration is banning a cancer-causing substance used in dry cleaning and is also banning most uses of another, ...
The E.P.A. also banned all consumer uses of perchloroethylene, used in dry-cleaning and in automotive-care products. Though it is less harmful than TCE, the solvent, also called Perc, can cause ...
For the average person picking up their dry cleaning, the health risks are small. But where you live matters more.
This chemical is also used in dry-cleaning and automotive-care products. PERC is known to cause liver, kidney, brain and testicular cancer.
Carpet cleaning is the process of removing dirt, stains, and germs from your carpets to keep them looking fresh and clean. Carpets can easily collect dust, dirt, pet hair, and even mold if they aren’t ...