TSCA workplan chemical risk assessment for Trichloroethylene: Degreaser and arts/crafts uses (External Review Draft)
HERO ID
4135335
Reference Type
Technical Report
Year
2012
Language
English
| HERO ID | 4135335 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2012 |
| Title | TSCA workplan chemical risk assessment for Trichloroethylene: Degreaser and arts/crafts uses (External Review Draft) |
| Authoring Organization | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
| Publisher Text | Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention |
| City | Washington, DC |
| Abstract | The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), identified and chose trichloroethylene (TCE) for risk evaluation as part of its Existing Chemicals Management Program under the Toxics Substances Control Act (TSCA). TCE is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that is classified as a human carcinogen. Its consumption in the U.S. is 255 million pounds (lbs) per year. TCE is widely used in industrial and commercial processes, and also has some limited uses in consumer products. Main Conclusions of this Risk Assessment This risk assessment identifies cancer risk concerns and short‐term and long‐term non‐cancer risks for workers and occupational bystanders at small commercial degreasing facilities and dry cleaning facilities that use TCE‐based solvents and spotting agents, respectively. EPA/OPPT also identifies short‐term non‐cancer risks for consumers and residential bystanders from the use of TCE‐containing solvent degreasers and spray-applied protective coatings. |
| Url | https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=EPA-HQ-OPPT-2012-0723-0040 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | Journal: ISSN: |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |