On October 23, 2023, the EPA proposed a ban on TCE (trichloroethylene), used in cleaning products, tire repair sealants, degreasers, etc., stating there are readily available, safer alternatives. TCE has been shown to cause cancer, neurotoxicity, and reproductive toxicity. Read more here… URL: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-proposes-ban-trichloroethylene-protect-public-toxic
Category: Trichloroethylene TCE
Esophageal Cancer
What is Esophageal Cancer? Anatomy – The esophagus is the tube connecting the throat to the stomach. The inner lining of the esophagus is made up of mucosa and submucosa, which is where esophageal cancers can develop. This type of cancer occurs when cells lining the esophagus mutate and begin to grow out of control. …read more here
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
What is Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma? Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (also known as NHL or Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma) is a form of cancer that starts in white blood cells. NHL develops when a person’s body produces too many mutated lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood cell. With NHL, a person’s mutated lymphocytes do not die. The body keeps …read more here
TCE (Trichloroethylene) Contamination Causes Kidney Cancer
Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a man-made colorless industrial solvent. TCE is often found at military bases as it is used as metal degreaser for heavy machinery. TCE is recognized as a human carcinogen by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Department of Human Health Services (HHS), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), and …read more here
TCE Found in Camp Lejeune Water Supply
Trichloroethylene (TCE) is one of the VOCs found in the water supply at Camp Lejeune. TCE is commonly used as a degreaser. This chemical is frequently used to degrease metals such as military equipment and make refrigerants, dry cleaning solvents, and paint stripping solvents. TCE is a colorless liquid that is manufactured through chemical synthesis …read more here