Brussels, 06/05/2004 (Agence Europe) - Following a risk assessment for health and the environment, the European Commission has just presented a draft directive to restrict the use of toluene and trichlorobenzene (TCP.
The former is used as a primary material in the production of benzene and a considerable quantity is used in other chemical products, such as dyes, pharmaceutical products, food additives and plastics. Due to the high level of solvent, it can be found in consumer products,...