1,2-Dichloroethane; Draft Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability and Request for Comment
EPA released a draft risk evaluation for 1,2-dichloroethane, a solvent used in some pesticide formulations and fumigation. This could lead to future restrictions or label changes affecting structural pest control and fumigation companies.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators space on July 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Structural pest-control firms and fumigation companies that use products containing 1,2-dichloroethane. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comments due 60 days after publication in the Federal Register (approximately January 18, 2026).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
EPA published a draft risk evaluation for 1,2-dichloroethane under TSCA, indicating potential future regulatory action.
Who it affects
Structural pest-control firms and fumigation companies that use products containing 1,2-dichloroethane.
What you must do
Review the draft risk evaluation and submit comments by the deadline if your business uses this chemical.
Deadline
Comments due 60 days after publication in the Federal Register (approximately January 18, 2026).
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