ALL RETAIL DISTRIBUTION OF METHYLENE CHLORIDE TO CONSUMERS FOR PAINT AND COATING REMOVAL BANNED BY EPA
EPA regulations to prohibit the manufacture (including import), processing, and distribution of methylene chloride in all paint removers for consumer use went into effect on November 22, 2019. It is now unlawful for any person or retailer to sell or distribute paint removal products containing methylene chloride for consumer use, including e-commerce sales.
“EPA’s action keeps paint and coating removers that contain the chemical methylene chloride out of consumers’ hands,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler.
EPA is encouraging all consumers to stop using methylene chloride products that they may have already purchased for paint and coating removal. EPA is also reminding all retailers that sales of these products to
consumers is prohibited by EPA regulations under the authority of section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). To learn more about how to comply with the regulations, including recordkeeping requirements, please visit: www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/small-entity-compliance-guidance-regulation-methylene.
The final regulation on methylene chloride for consumer paint and coating removal use was published on March 27, 2019, and the prohibition related to manufacturing, processing and distribution of methylene chloride for consumer paint and coating removal use is now in effect. Less harmful substitutes are readily available for paint removal.
EPA is continuing to work through the process outlined in TSCA to review the risks associated with other uses of methylene chloride. This process is designed to
thoroughly evaluate available science before taking action to manage the risk associated with the other uses of the chemical.
Learn more about methylene chloride: www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/risk-management-methylene-chloride
(https://usenvironmentalprotectionagency.cmail20.com/t/d-l-xdhlykd-alyjugo-y/)
(Environmental Resource Center – 11/25/19)
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