DTSC Proposes 12 Acids & Bases For Green Chemistry Program Review

California’s toxics department is proposing to add 12 acids and bases used in personal care and cleaning products to its “candidate chemicals” list for potential regulation under its Safer Consumer Products (SCP) green chemistry program, drawing early interest from industry representatives. In an April 23 email notice, the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) announces it has scheduled a May 15 “virtual workshop” on its proposal to add the following acids and bases to the candidate chemical list: potassium hydroxide,...