Webinar Recap: EPA’s TSCA Program on Styrene
ACMA recently hosted a webinar aimed at educating it’s membership on the EPA’s decision to turned its attention to styrene, a chemical widely used in the composites industry. This development has significant implications that will need to be considered by company owners and senior managers.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) program has recently turned its attention to styrene, a chemical widely used in the composites industry. This development has significant implications that will need to be considered by company owners and senior managers.
- Risk Evaluation Process: The EPA has initiated a comprehensive risk evaluation of styrene under TSCA, focusing on potential health and environmental impacts.
- Industry Impact: This evaluation could lead to new regulations affecting the use of styrene in the composites industry.
- Data Collection: The EPA is actively gathering data on styrene exposure routes, toxicity, and environmental fate.
- Occupational Safety: Special emphasis is being placed on worker exposure to styrene in manufacturing settings.
- Environmental Concerns: The EPA is investigating styrene’s impact on fenceline communities.
- Timeline: The risk evaluation process is expected to take several years, with opportunities for public comment and stakeholder input.
- Potential Outcomes: Depending on the evaluation results, the EPA may implement new restrictions, or even phase-out plans for certain styrene applications.
The webinar recording can be viewed here, and the presentation slides can be downloaded here. Please contact ACMA’s John Schweitzer with any questions.