E.P.A. Moves to Limit Toxic Chemical Used in Hundreds of Products
www.nytimes.com
The chemical, N-Methylpyrrolidone, or NMP, has been linked to miscarriages, reduced male fertility and other health problems.
    • TonyTonyChopper@mander.xyz
      3·
      6 months ago

      “volatile” just means something evaporates quickly. On the other hand,

      Flammability Category 4 (very)

      Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2

      Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2

      Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B

      Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3

      Target Organs - Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2

      Target Organs - Kidney, Liver, spleen, Blood.

    • Bustedknuckles@lemmy.world
      2·
      6 months ago

      We use a lot of this stuff in our research lab, and have pretty strict chemical hygiene protocols for it. EU is restricting NMP too, so we’re keeping an eye on regulations. It’s definitely hard to replace as it’s a great solvent, but I agree with the EPA that it shouldn’t be in consumer goods