Cancer Causing Chemicals: Methylene Chloride

Methylene chloride most often affects the central nervous system (the brain)

causing headaches, nausea, dizziness, clumsiness, and drowsiness. At very high levels 
it can cause unconsciousness and death. Methylene chloride causes cancer in animals, 
and is regulated as a cancer-causing substance. 

Some of the most common industries and job tasks where methylene chloride is used: 

• construction 

• paint stripping 

• vapor degreasing 

• chemical manufacturing 

• cleaning

Repeated, frequent overexposure to methylene chloride and other solvents over months 
and years can have long-lasting and possibly permanent effects on the nervous system. 
By law, employers must provide a safe and healthy workplace using ventilation and other 
controls, and work practices described in the Cal/OSHA methylene chloride standard. But 
what can Do It Yourself enthusiasts do to prevent exposure when using products containing methylene chloride? Its simple DO NOT USE THEM! Today there are safer options for 
stripping and cleaning for professionals and consumers a like. EZ Strip has taken this to a 
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provides fume free skin safe solutions that are gentile on you yet tough on:

• paint

• varnish

• lacquer

• markers

• garage and kitchen grease

• tree sap

• stickers and decals

• dirt and grime

• gum

• glue and adhesives

• tire marks

• popcorn ceiling textures

• and much more!  

If you want more info on methylene chloride health risks and workplace prevention please 

follow this link http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/hesis/Documents/methylenechloride.pdf

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