Abstract: A single-frequency CW CO 2 laser has been used to pump ethyl alcohol, methyl chloride, ethyl chloride, and methylene chloride, generating 8 new CW far-infrared (FIR) laser lines from 254 to ...

Methylene chloride (aka methylene bichloride or DCM - dichloromethane) has been classified as a hazard to society and exposure can cause illnesses such as liver disease and cancer. It is the first of ...

In April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule regulating methylene chloride (also called dichloromethane or DCM) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The EPA ...

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Methylene chloride is a prime example. The toxic chemical, often used to refinish furniture and bathtubs, has been linked to dozens of deaths since 1980. As a result, the Environmental Protection ...

The culprit in this heinous crime was methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane, a liquid that easily evaporates and can be readily inhaled. Even minimal inhalation can cause light-headedness ...

In a landmark move aimed at safeguarding public health, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially banned most uses of methylene chloride, a hazardous chemical notorious for its ...

The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it has finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride, a chemical that is widely used as a paint stripper but is known to cause liver cancer ...