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EPA Seeks Comment on 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Draft Risk Evaluation
TSCAEnvironmental Protection AgencyUS
Announced
Jul 29, 2026
Description
EPA announced the availability of the draft risk evaluation for 1,1,2-trichloroethane under TSCA and is seeking public comment. This solvent is used in chemical manufacturing and as an intermediate. The draft risk evaluation determines whether the chemical presents unreasonable risk to health or the environment under conditions of use. Comments inform EPA's final determination and any subsequent risk management actions.
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EPA Seeks Comment on 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Draft Risk Evaluation
draft risk evaluation also assessed acute and chronic risks to the environment, specifically to aquatic and terrestrial species. ### C. Request for Comment EPA seeks feedback on the assessment of risk presented in the draft risk evaluation for 1,1,2-trichloroethane, a copy of which is available in the docket, and encourages all potentially interested parties, including individuals, governmental and non-governmental o