Tell the EPA: Ban these toxic chemicals linked to cancer!
Did you know that short-term exposure to two of the toxic chemicals found in paint strippers could be deadly? Nationwide, more than 50 deaths have been linked to paint strippers containing methylene chloride (DCM) and N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP).
These dangerous chemicals have been linked to cancer, developmental toxicity, and other health impacts. The good news is that safer alternatives are readily available and the Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a ban on these chemicals.
But to make sure the EPA actually acts on its proposal, we need to show officials that people support the ban. Urge the EPA to protect consumers and workers from these dangerous chemicals by banning them from commercial and consumer paint strippers.
Re: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0231-0001
Dear [Recipient],
I urge the EPA to ban commercial and consumer uses of the toxic chemicals methylene chloride (DCM) and N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) in paint and coating removal. Chemicals linked to cancer, developmental toxicity and other health impacts don’t belong on store shelves.
Safer alternatives are readily available—but we need EPA to ban both of these chemicals from the products available on store shelves and in the workplace. While EPA has proposed two options for regulating NMP, the best option for public health is a ban on NMP and DCM.
Action on these toxic chemicals is long overdue. Please move quickly to ban these toxic chemicals now!
Thanks for your help.
Sincerely,
