EPA Receives Conflicting Comments On Review Of Controversial Solvent

May 27, 2016
EPA is receiving conflicting comments on its draft risk review of certain exposures to the solvent 1-bromopropane (1-BP) with environmentalists and some states urging EPA to consider additional risks and exposures, while the chemical industry is arguing the review is a screening level assessment that should not be the basis of regulation. EPA took comment through May 9 on its draft risk review finding certain uses of 1-BP, also known as n-propyl bromide, pose risks to pregnant women and workers...


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