IRIS Toxicological Review of Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride) (Interagency Science Discussion Draft)
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Abstract
The draft Toxicological Review of Dichloromethane provides scientific support and rationale for the hazard and dose-response assessment pertaining to chronic exposure to dichloromethane. Dichloromethane, also known as methylene chloride, is a colorless liquid. It is, or has been, used principally in paint strippers and removers, as a propellant in aerosols, in the manufacture of drugs, pharmaceuticals, film coatings, electronics, and polyurethane foam, as a metal cleaning solvent, and in the decaffeination process of coffee and tea.
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History/Chronology
Date | Description |
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Dec 2009 | EPA hosted an interagency science consultation on the draft Toxicological Review of Dichloromethane. |
Mar 2010 | EPA released the external review draft for public comment. EPA also announced a public listening session on May 11, 2010. [Federal Register Mar 31, 2010] |
Aug 2010 | EPA announced the external peer review meeting to be held on September 23, 2010. [Federal Register Aug 17, 2010] |
Nov 2010 | EPA released the comments from the external review workshop. |
Aug 2011 | EPA hosted an interagency science discussion on the review of the draft Toxicological Review of Dichloromethane. |
Nov 2011 | EPA released the final Toxicological Review and IRIS Summary for Dichloromethane and the interagency review draft with interagency review comments. |
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- IRIS Toxicological Review of Dichloromethane (Interagency Science Discussion Draft) (PDF) (584 pp, 5 MB, about PDF)
- Dichloromethane Summary (Interagency Science Discussion Draft) (PDF) (32 pp, 268 KB, about PDF)
- EPA's Response & Interagency Science Discussion Comments (PDF) (7 pp, 50 KB, about PDF)
- 1. DOD DCM IASD Comments (PDF) (3 pp, 38 KB, about PDF)
- 2. NIEHS NTP DCM IASD Comments (PDF) (1 pp, 40 KB, about PDF)
- 3. OMB DCM IASD Comments (PDF) (6 pp, 49 KB, about PDF)