What is the impact of the EPA Methylene Chloride rule on vapor degreasing?

In April of 2024, the EPA issued a final rule regulating methylene chloride. This means anyone who manufactures, process and distributes methylene chloride may be impacted by the EPA’s regulation of the chemical.

Most commercial uses are prohibited after April 28, 2026 – this includes anyone doing vapor degreasing with methylene chloride or incorporating the Methylene Chloride into formulations, mixtures or reaction products.