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PERC Exposure Risks Due to Vapor Intrusion and Other Pathways

The San Gabriel Valley Tribune recently published an article about indoor air quality testing that is being conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Over 100 residential homes, commercial properties and recreational facilities have been tested so far for chemical contaminants in the El Monte and South El Monte areas. All of this is a result of concerns about chemicals ...

Jul. 5, 2016

By Clark Seif Clark Inc.

Tetrachloroethylene (PERC) & Chemical Exposure Concerns Discussed in New Video

The IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses tetrachloroethylene, more commonly known as PERC, and potential exposure concerns. PERC is a manufactured chemical that has been used for dry cleaning purposes, as a chemical intermediate, metal degreaser and as a component of some consumer products. ...

Mar. 29, 2015

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Tetrachloroethylene (PERC) at Superfund Sites in Puerto Rico & Vapor Intrusion Concerns

During the past 4 years, the U.S. Environmental Protection agency (EPA) has added several sites in Puerto Rico to the Superfund list. Included in this list are the Cabo Rojo Ground Water Contamination site, the Hormigas Ground Water Plume site and the Corozal Well site. All three of these additions to the EPA’s Superfund list have been found to contain tetrachloroethylene, commonly ...

May 11, 2015

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

EPA releases final health assessment for tetrachloroethylene (perc) / public health protections remain in place

Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) posted the final health assessment for tetrachloroethylene – also known as perchloroethylene, or perc – to EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) database. Perc is a chemical solvent widely used in the dry cleaning industry. It is also used in the cleaning of metal machinery and to manufacture some consumer products ...

Feb. 10, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Epa approves California’s efforts to become nation’s first perc-free dry cleaning state// hazardous dry cleaning chemical to be removed by 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved California’s regulations banning the use of the toxic air contaminant perchloroethylene (PERC) from the state’s dry cleaning operations by 2023. This action means that the current federal regulations will be replaced with California’s more stringent approach, which now can be enforced by the federal EPA and citizens of ...

Mar. 7, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

NIH-Funded Study Finds Link between Parkinson’s Disease and Occupational Chemical Exposure to TCE and PERC

A recent study demonstrated that repeated occupational exposure to certain chemicals increases the risk of Parkinson’s disease, which is a neurological disorder that can cause tremors, stiffness, and impaired movement. Symptoms may worsen to the point where everyday living becomes difficult. According to a National Institutes of Health (NIH) press release, the study examined the ...

Nov. 21, 2011

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

California Business Owners File Suit against Commercial Property Owners

Earlier this month, it was reported in the Marin Independent Journal that former business owners of a video store have filed a lawsuit against their past landlords in Fairfax, California. The suit alleges that the property owners knew of improperly disposed of perchloroethylene at the shopping center by another tenant that operated a dry cleaning business, but did not inform the video store ...

Jul. 27, 2011

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.