Methylene chloride, also called dichloromethane, is a colorless liquid that emits a toxic vapor that has killed at least 88 workers since 1980, the EPA said. Long-term health effects include a ...

Paint prep is a necessary but sometimes tedious step. Properly prepping a surface for painting can ensure a smooth finished project. On a piece of furniture with only a few isolated peeling ...

Removes dried latex and oil-based paint, varnish, lacquer, polyurethane and shellac. Strips multiple layers from wood, metal and masonry surfaces. Contains no methylene chloride or NMP (N ...

Boasting an orange colour so it is clear where the stripper has been applied, this gel does not contain Methylene Chloride (DCM) so DIY jobs can be completed with full health and safety in mind. An ...

Paint and varnish stripper penetrates and softens the paint ... especially if the kind of stripper you are using contains methylene chloride, which is toxic.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it has finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride, a chemical that is widely used as a paint stripper but is known to ...