Consumer Product Safety Commission Updates Labeling Policy for Paint Strippers Containing Methylene Chloride

Summary

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has updated its 1987 policy statement to provide guidance on labeling paint strippers containing methylene chloride, addressing acute hazards from inhaling the chemical's vapors, in addition to chronic hazards previously addressed.

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