The use of many things in our daily lives is the cause of serious diseases. According to studies, diapers used for children, sunscreen, and some types of creams may contain harmful ingredients that pose a risk of serious diseases like cancer. In a similar case, scientists said that harmful elements like methylene chloride have been found in some paint strippers, whose contact has been found to cause cancer risk. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday banned the use of methylene chloride.
Methylene chloride is being used in many countries as paint stripper products. Researchers said that this could lead to the risk of liver cancer and other health problems. The EPA said that banning this chemical will help save the lives of paint workers.
Ban on harmful substances
It is noteworthy that President Joe Biden's administration had talked about banning methylene chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Earlier last month, asbestos used in chlorine bleach, brake pads, and other products were also banned. According to reports, thousands of Americans die every year due to asbestos exposure.
What do experts say?
"Methylene chloride exposure has long devastated many families across the country, including some who watched loved ones go to work and never come home," EPA Administrator Michael Regan said in a statement. He said, the new rule eliminates unsafe methylene chloride and also ensures that no citizen in the country is harmed.
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