US environmental regulators ban a common industrial chemical for most uses

US environmental regulators banned a common industrial chemical called Trichloroethylene (TCE) for most uses. This means consumers can no longer buy it, and most businesses must find alternatives or stop using it.

For decades, Trichloroethylene (TCE) was a cheap, effective solvent used in many industries and consumer products. This rule forces companies to find safer, likely more expensive, alternatives. It also shows the US environmental regulators are willing to use their full authority to remove chemicals from the market when health risks are clear.