SAINT PAUL, Minn.— Today, the Minnesota House approved legislation that would ban trichloroethylene (TCE), a known carcinogen. The bill (HF 2276), authored by Rep. Ami Wazlawik (DFL – White Bear Lake), prohibits the use of TCE for manufacturing purposes.
“No Minnesotan should ever experience preventable health risks,” said Rep. Wazlawik. “Thousands of people in my community fear that exposure to TCE may have increased their risk for cancer and other serious health issues. It’s time we ban TCE to protect the health and well-being of the people of Minnesota.”
TCE is an industrial solvent used to degrease metal parts or as an intermediate for producing other chemicals. It can also be found in some consumer products such as paint strippers, adhesives, and spot removers. Continue reading “Minnesota House Approves Legislation Banning Trichloroethylene”