New PFAS Regulations and How to Stay Compliant
Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are collectively known as poly-fluoroalkyl substances. Unlike natural substances, these chemicals are created by humans. Consumer products and industrial products have been containing PFAS substances for decades. Due to their toxicity to humans, animals, and the environment, the substances have come under increasing scrutiny since the early 2000s. To reduce exposure to […]
EPA appeals SACC review of 1,4-Dioxane risk assessment under TSCA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking nominations of expert reviewers to assist the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) with their review of the 2023 Draft Supplement to the 1,4-Dioxane Risk Assessment under the Toxic Substances Review Act (TSCA). SACC provides the US EPA with independent scientific guidance and direction regarding the methodologies, […]
EPA Proposes TSCA to prohibit Methylene Chloride
To safeguard human health, the EPA proposed on April 20, 2023, to prohibit most methylene chloride applications. In the revised method established by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act passed in 2016, methylene chloride is the second chemical that is going through risk control in accordance with the revised method. […]
Asbestos Exposure: Unraveling the Hidden Threats
A group of six naturally occurring, fibrous, silicate minerals known as asbestos appears chemically inert, or as close as possible to that. Most substances do not react with them, and neither do they dissipate nor burn. Chrysotile’s outer brucite layer loses magnesium in acidic and neutral aqueous solutions. Asbestos is a contaminant of water, air, […]
First US drinking water standard for PFAS is proposed by the EPA.
The US Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed rule that would establish legally enforceable drinking water standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). A significant step has been taken towards setting the first enforceable federal standard for PFAS under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). PFAS compounds have come to be known as […]
New York joins in the club of PFAS substance’s ban in Apparels and Clothing
What is PFAS? PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of manufactured chemicals that have been widely used in a variety of industrial and consumer products that leads to cause health problems such as cancer, liver damage, and developmental issues. As a result, US (United States) Environmental Protection act (EPA) has taken the […]
Everything about EPA draft scope for disposals of Asbestos
Asbestos Risk Evaluation Part 2: Supplemental Evaluation for Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals of Asbestos Published by EPA. On December 29, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced publication of the Draft Scope of the Risk Evaluation for Asbestos Part 2 (Draft Scope) for public comment). The EPA is currently evaluating the conditions of […]
Did you know? US EPA released National Recycling Strategy
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the 2021 National Recycling Strategy on 23 November 2021, in San Francisco. The strategy aims to address recycling challenges faced by the nation and create a more resilient and cost-effective method for recycling municipal solid waste. According to the 2021 strategy, the EPA will address the climate impacts […]