New Research Suggests DEHP Substitutes May Carry Same Risks
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies DEHP, a chemical in plastics, as a probable human carcinogen. Plastics manufacturers began substituting the chemical about a decade ago in light of this risk, but now new research suggests that replacement chemicals could also be dangerous. The presence of DINP and DIDP, two DEHP … [Read more...] about New Research Suggests DEHP Substitutes May Carry Same Risks
Epa Draft Risk Assessment Says Gasoline Additive (Mtbe) Is a Likely Human Carcinogen
Gasoline Additive Help Gasoline Burn More. MTBE, or methyl tertiary butyl ether, is a gasoline additive which has been used since 1979. It was originally used to help gasoline burn more smoothly and efficiently after lead was phased out as an additive. At room temperature, MTBE is a volatile, flammable and colorless liquid that is … [Read more...] about Epa Draft Risk Assessment Says Gasoline Additive (Mtbe) Is a Likely Human Carcinogen
