Chlorinated Solvents

US EPA Extends Postponement of TCE TSCA 6(g) Exemption Conditions Pending Judicial Review

US EPA has further postponed the effective date of workplace conditions attached to TSCA section 6(g) exemptions in its trichloroethylene risk-management rule, now deferring them indefinitely from 18 May 2026 until court review concludes. For companies relying on these exemptions, including battery separator and other specialised TCE uses, this extends short-term flexibility but leaves significant future compliance obligations and timing uncertainty once litigation ends and a new effective date is set.

4 May 2026, 18:31public-inspection.federalregister.govUnited States

Taiwan MOENV Adds Methoxychlor, Dechlorane and UV-328 to Toxic Chemicals List and Tightens Mercury and Tetrachloroethylene Controls

Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment has formally amended its toxic chemical substances regulation to add three POPs and tighten controls on mercury and tetrachloroethylene, with the changes taking effect on 1 July 2026. Companies manufacturing, importing, or using these substances in Taiwan must prepare now for new bans, concentration limits, and permitting requirements, factoring in only a limited transition period for existing operators.

30 Apr 2026, 09:00enews.moenv.gov.twTaiwan

US FDA Adds Six Gel Nail Polish Removers To List Of Cosmetic Products Containing Prohibited Methylene Chloride

In February 2026, the US FDA expanded its public list of cosmetic gel nail polish remover products that contain methylene chloride, a solvent explicitly prohibited as an ingredient in cosmetics, by adding six additional 2025-tested products with very high methylene chloride content. This strengthens FDA’s enforcement signal around unlabelled industrial solvents in consumer nail products, raising compliance and product-monitoring expectations for cosmetics manufacturers, importers, and online marketplaces serving the US market.

29 Apr 2026, 18:15fda.govUnited States

E.D.N.Y. Plaintiffs File Supplemental Rule 23 Brief for CrVI and TCE Property-Damage Class in Romano v. Northrop Grumman

Plaintiffs in Romano v. Northrop Grumman have filed a supplemental Rule 23 memorandum seeking certification of a CrVI and TCE property‑damage subclass for Bethpage, New York, supported by new hexavalent chromium and TCE contamination evidence plus property‑value modelling. If accepted, this approach could expand class‑wide trespass and negligence exposure for historic solvent and chromium contamination at the Bethpage site and provide a template for similar groundwater and soil cases.

23 Apr 2026, 10:06storage.courtlistener.comUnited States

California DTSC Secures $100,800 Settlement With Richmond Dry Cleaner Over Cleanup Order Violations

California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control has reached a $100,800 settlement with the owners and former operators of a Richmond dry cleaner for failing to comply with a 2023 cleanup order addressing PCE contamination. The case signals continued aggressive enforcement of site remediation obligations and legacy dry-cleaning contamination risks in California, with meaningful financial penalties for non-compliance.

15 Apr 2026, 18:03dtsc.ca.govUnited States

US FDA Announces Color Additive Petition To Remove Methylene Chloride, Trichloroethylene, and Ethylene Dichloride From Color Additive Regulations

The US FDA is considering a petition to formalize the removal of three chlorinated solvents from permitted use in food, drug, and cosmetic color additives. Businesses should verify that extraction processes for natural extracts like annatto and paprika have transitioned to compliant alternatives ahead of the anticipated regulatory phase-out.

4 Apr 2026, 10:31govinfo.govUnited States

US EPA Proposes Extending TSCA Compliance Dates for Perchloroethylene (PCE) and Carbon Tetrachloride (CTC)

The US EPA is proposing to extend TSCA compliance deadlines for perchloroethylene and carbon tetrachloride for non-federal entities until late 2027. This extension provides industrial operators necessary time to implement complex workplace exposure controls and monitoring programs without delaying the long-term phase-down of these substances.

31 Mar 2026, 19:33federalregister.govUnited States

California State Water Board Approves 1,2,3‑TCP Treatment Plant and Well Reactivation for Chino Hills Water Supply Permit Amendment

California has approved new treatment infrastructure to address 1,2,3-trichloropropane contamination and reactivate municipal groundwater wells. This move underscores the state's rigorous enforcement of drinking water standards, signaling sustained compliance and remediation requirements for entities managing legacy chemical impacts.

27 Mar 2026, 07:57ceqanet.lci.ca.govUnited States

US EPA Proposes TSCA Compliance Date Extensions For Perchloroethylene And Carbon Tetrachloride

The US EPA is proposing to extend TSCA compliance deadlines for perchloroethylene and carbon tetrachloride workplace protection requirements until mid-to-late 2027. This extension provides a critical window for industry to implement complex monitoring and exposure controls while the agency prepares broader substantive rule revisions.

27 Mar 2026, 07:46epa.govUnited States

Argentina Adopts Decree 128/2026 Expanding Chemical Precursor Controls

Argentina expanded its chemical precursor control regime by adding 56 substances to the National Register, effective March 2026. Companies must immediately secure registration for newly listed industrial solvents and reagents to maintain market access and ensure trade compliance.

26 Mar 2026, 12:12boletinoficial.gob.arArgentina

Washington Ecology Opens Comment Period on Troy Laundry Cleanup Documents

Washington State has initiated a public consultation on final cleanup and long-term monitoring plans for the contaminated Troy Laundry site in Seattle. This development underscores the persistent financial and legal liabilities associated with legacy industrial contamination and the transition toward permanent institutional controls.

26 Mar 2026, 11:35ecology.wa.govUnited States

Florida DEP Proposes Amendments to Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit Rules (Chapter 62-788, F.A.C.)

Florida DEP proposed rule amendments on March 18, 2026, to modernize the Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit process and align with updated state statutes for contaminated site rehabilitation. Businesses managing remediation projects must prepare for stricter documentation standards and mandatory cost-summary tables while benefiting from an extended two-year window to claim site completion bonuses.

22 Mar 2026, 13:42flrules.orgUnited States

Wisconsin DNR Updates Vapor Quick Lookup Tables Guidance (RR-0136)

Wisconsin has updated its vapor intrusion screening guidance to align with the latest federal screening levels for 19 volatile organic compounds. Companies managing contaminated sites must adopt these refined calculation methods to ensure accurate risk assessments and maintain compliance with state remediation standards.

19 Mar 2026, 19:03widnr.widen.netUnited States

US EPA Proposes Groundwater Cleanup Enhancements at San Fernando Valley (Area 2) Superfund Site

The US EPA has proposed expanding groundwater extraction and treatment infrastructure at the San Fernando Valley Superfund site, with public comments open until April 14, 2026. Impacted businesses should assess potential liability and cost-recovery risks as the agency intensifies remediation efforts for volatile organic compounds and chromium plumes.

18 Mar 2026, 16:17epa.govUnited States

EU ECHA Invites Comments On Seven REACH Authorisation Applications Closing 08 April 2026

ECHA has opened public consultations on seven REACH authorisation applications for critical substances of very high concern, closing April 8, 2026. Companies in the aerospace, medical, and electronics sectors should evaluate these applications to ensure supply chain continuity or accelerate the transition to safer alternatives.

16 Mar 2026, 16:29echa.europa.euEuropean Union

US ATSDR Releases Interaction Profiles for Chlorinated Solvent and Indoor Air Chemical Mixtures

The US ATSDR has finalized toxicological interaction profiles for chlorinated solvent and indoor air mixtures to guide cumulative risk assessments. These benchmarks will likely inform future federal and state remediation targets and indoor air quality standards, increasing compliance pressure for sites with complex chemical footprints.

13 Mar 2026, 08:46atsdr.cdc.govUnited States

Minnesota MPCA Publishes 2025 PFAS Private Well Sampling Report for East Metro Area

Minnesota's 2025 PFAS sampling report reveals a significant increase in remediation obligations following the adoption of stricter state and federal drinking water standards. This trend signals escalating liability risks for manufacturers as regulators retroactively apply lower toxicity thresholds to trigger mandatory cleanup and long-term water treatment actions.

12 Mar 2026, 12:45lrl.mn.govUnited States

Virginia DEQ Seeks Comment on Draft Title V Permit Renewal for Middle Peninsula Landfill and Recycling Facility (Reg. No. 40920)

Virginia has issued a draft Title V air permit renewal for the Middle Peninsula Landfill, with public comments accepted through April 6, 2026. The renewal formalizes stringent emission limits and monitoring for hazardous air pollutants, highlighting the increasing operational compliance burden for waste-to-energy and landfill infrastructure.

12 Mar 2026, 09:48deq.virginia.govUnited States

Tennessee Adopts DCERP Fund Eligibility Policy For Drycleaner Remediation Fund

Tennessee has implemented a new eligibility policy for the Drycleaner Environmental Response Program Fund, effective January 1, 2026. Operators must maintain rigorous solvent logs and waste management records to ensure continued access to state-funded remediation resources and avoid significant financial liability.

10 Mar 2026, 16:20tn.govUnited States

China MEE Issues Notice Strengthening Supervision of Ozone-Depleting Substances and Hydrofluorocarbons

China has launched a comprehensive oversight framework for ozone-depleting substances and hydrofluorocarbons, effective March 1, 2026, mandating full-lifecycle supervision. Businesses must secure production and use quotas while implementing digital reporting and by-product monitoring to maintain market access and avoid enforcement actions.

9 Mar 2026, 19:00mee.gov.cnChina