Deadline Dec. 15th: Cleaning products shouldn’t cause cancer.

The EPA might ban a cancer-causing chemical found in our homes. Urge them to take action!

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Tell the EPA to ban a cancer-causing chemical!
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Hi John,

Did you know many Americans risk exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in our homes, schools and workplaces?

Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a highly toxic chemical that can cause serious health risks even at low levels of exposure. It can be found in adhesives, stain removers and a wide range of other products. The good news is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking steps to protect us from this dangerous chemical.

In their latest proposal, the EPA wants to protect public health by banning this known carcinogen. But they need to go farther. And they need your help to do so.

Public support around an immediate ban on TCE is the best way to protect our households from this cancer-causing chemical. Will you raise your voice with us? Submit a public comment before EPA’s December 15th deadline and tell the EPA that “TCE needs to be phased out immediately!”
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Submit a public comment to EPA!
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EPA’s latest proposal is a major milestone for public health. But to make it a complete victory, we need Administrator Regan to act quickly and thoroughly. In addition to passing an immediate ban for most uses of TCE within the year, EPA should expedite the ban for all uses. As is, EPA’s proposal will provide up to a decade-long phase out for NASA, the Department of Defense and some industrial uses — meaning there will still be risk and worse health outcomes for communities.

The science is clear. Exposure to TCE can lead to multiple types of cancer, including: kidney cancer, liver cancer and even non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. And that’s not all. Exposure to this toxic chemical can also cause serious damage to a person’s central nervous system, immune system and reproductive systems in adults. It can even cause developmental issues during pregnancy.

These risks are magnified for vulnerable communities such as manufacturing workers, pregnant people and fenceline communities. That’s because exposure can come from many avenues, including:

Chemical plants producing and releasing TCE into the environment;
Industrial facilities contaminating soil and groundwater; and
Using cleaning, automotive and furniture care products, at home and in the workplace.

It is imperative that EPA expeditiously finalize its ban of TCE. Send a loud and clear message to EPA Administrator Regan that the science on TCE is undeniable and there’s no need to delay. “Ban TCE now!”
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Thank you for taking action,

Wes Rogerson
Manager, Grassroots Organizing & Activism

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