Three out of four commercial chemicals the EPA analyzed may harm people’s health, the agency said in draft documents it released Friday.
The Environmental Protection Agency released for public comment and peer review two draft risk evaluations and two hazard assessments for chemicals found in fragrances, paints, coatings, cleaners, and industrial processes.
When finalized, the risk evaluations will determine whether production or use of the chemicals has to be restricted through some kind of regulation. The agency will use the final hazard assessments as part of risk evaluations it will conduct.
The documents’ release marks a step forward in a ...
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