Hey there! 🌟 Have you ever thought about the chemicals in things like glue or dry cleaning products? Well, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made a big decision to keep people safe.
What’s Happening?
The EPA is banning two chemicals called trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE). These chemicals can be found in some everyday products, but they can cause cancer and other serious diseases.
Why Is This Important?
TCE and PCE might be hard to pronounce, but it’s important to know they can be very harmful. They can cause problems like liver and kidney damage, hurt the immune system, and even lead to certain types of cancer.
Keeping Everyone Safe
Michal Freedhoff, a leader at the EPA, said, “It’s simply unacceptable to continue to allow cancer-causing chemicals to be used for things like glue, dry cleaning, or stain removers when safer alternatives exist.”
What Does This Mean for You?
By banning these chemicals, the EPA is helping to make sure the products we use every day are safer. This is good news for everyone, especially workers and children! 😊
Fun Fact:
Did you know that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemicals that can easily turn into gases and mix with the air? Both TCE and PCE are VOCs, and that’s part of why they’re dangerous—they can spread easily.
Remember, it’s always good to be curious about what’s in the products we use. Stay safe and keep learning! 📚
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
