July 8, 2024 – Methylene Chloride was placed on the EPA regulated chemicals list. Methylene Chloride is also known as dichloromethane, DCM, CAS 75-09-2. DCM is widely used in a lot of consumer and commercial products including sealants and adhesives, plus automotive products. To comply with the EPA, all users except labs that identify as research laboratories are to send their supply to the UTD Environment Team for hazardous waste disposal. Researchers will be placed in the approved users list once they have completed the chemical exposure program requirements.