EPA bans most uses of methylene chloride, a toxic chemical used as a paint stripper known to cause cancer

Get the Full StoryConsumer use will be phased out within a year, and most industrial and commercial uses will be prohibited within two years.

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 and other health problems.

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