Scientists are calling for a ban on trichloroethylene (TCE), a common and widely used chemical that’s increasingly linked to multiple health problems, including cancer and Parkinson’s disease.
TCE is banned in the European Union except for authorized industrial uses and it’s been banned by Minnesota and New York in the U.S., but not by the federal government. TCE (Trichloroethylene) is a halocarbon with the formula C2HCl3 most commonly used in dry-cleaning. It's a powerful solvent.
TCE is a known carcinogen, causes miscarriages and linked to several other medical conditions. The link to TCE with Parkinson's was suspect for a long time but now many are seeking it to be banned.
TCE is banned in the European Union except for authorized industrial uses and it’s been banned by Minnesota and New York in the U.S., but not by the federal government. TCE (Trichloroethylene) is a halocarbon with the formula C2HCl3 most commonly used in dry-cleaning. It's a powerful solvent.
TCE is a known carcinogen, causes miscarriages and linked to several other medical conditions. The link to TCE with Parkinson's was suspect for a long time but now many are seeking it to be banned.
