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Abstract
Methylene chloride is an industrial solvent used in commercial paint strippers and degreasing agents. This chemical is widely used in consumer products, yet without appropriate protections, exposure may lead to death. Already banned in some countries, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed limiting its use in the United States.Entities:
Keywords: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); acute illnesses; government regulation; health education; occupational hazards; occupational health and safety programs
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Year: 2017 PMID: 29053053 DOI: 10.1177/2165079917736319
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Workplace Health Saf ISSN: 2165-0799 Impact factor: 1.413