⚗️EPA Issues Risk Evaluation for 1,1-Dichloroethane
1,1-Dichloroethane; Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is announcing the availability of the final risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 1,1-dichloroethane (CASRN 75- 34-3). The purpose of risk evaluations under TSCA is to determine whether a chemical substance presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment under the conditions of use, including unreasonable risk to potentially exposed or susceptible subpopulations identified as relevant to the risk evaluation by EPA, and without consideration of costs or non-risk factors. EPA used the best available science to prepare this final risk evaluation and determined, based on the weight of scientific evidence, that 1,1-dichloroethane presents unreasonable risk to human health driven by three conditions of use because of risks to workers.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The EPA's determination of unreasonable risk for 1,1-dichloroethane to human health necessitates compliance with new risk management regulations. Businesses involved in manufacturing or using this chemical will face potential regulatory actions affecting operations and costs.