The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has detailed how it will address the potential health risks of certain compounds – chemicals which may pose a threat to homeowners taking on energy efficiency projects.
Americans may come into potentially harmful contact with methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), toluene diisocyanate (TDI) or related compounds when sealing concrete, finishing floors or using spray foam insulation, the EPA said.
In action plans released this week, the EPA said is considering a range of options under the authority of the Toxic Substances Control Act. Potential actions include restricting access to or enacting an outright ban on the products.