This risk assessment addresses DCM, a volatile organic compound (VOC) that is used as a solvent in a wide range of industrial, commercial and consumer use applications, such as adhesives, paint stripping, pharmaceuticals, metal cleaning, chemical processing, and aerosols. It is the primary ingredient in many paint stripping products.
You will need Adobe Reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA’s About PDF page to learn more.- TSCA Work Plan Chemical Risk Assessment Methylene Chloride: Paint Stripping Use (PDF)(279 pp, 5 MB, August, 2014)