Craig: And dichloromethane is a, you know, kind of a superstar solvent in some labs, but it's just one of several solvents. And Leigh, your story looked at a much larger category of solvents.

In April 2024, the EPA issued a final rule regulating methylene chloride (dichloromethane or DCM) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The rule is designed to individuals from health risks ...

Initially the hair spray brand was a voluntarily recalled by CRLAB USA, based in California, on Dec. 12 and became a Class II recall by the FDA on Dec. 26.

Dichloromethane, a volatile solvent commonly used in industrial applications, has been banned in products in many areas, including the U.S. and the European Union, due to its potential health risks.

Levels of dichloromethane are regulated in consumer products, and there are restrictions on release rates from industrial processes, but there is no control on the overall amount that can be emitted ...

The magical drop of solvent stars in a GIF called "A drop of dichloromethane on water spiraling out of existence as it evaporates," posted Thursday (Jan. 11) to Reddit's r/chemicalreactiongifs ...

UNDATED (WKRC) - Hair spray was recalled in 12 states, including Ohio. According to Newsweek, the voluntary recall was initiated on December 12 by California-based CRLAB USA after dichloromethane ...