1,2-Dichloropropane: EPA Releases Draft Risk Evaluation for Public Comment
A September 2 EPA release advances the U.S. TSCA review of 1,2-dichloropropane. EPA says the draft does not change existing protections.
On September 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a draft risk evaluation for 1,2-dichloropropane under the Toxic Substances Control Act. This is a September regulatory development included in our October 20 news update.
The draft identifies contributions to unreasonable risk for workers and occupational non-users under 11 conditions of use. EPA also invites information on imported products that may contain the chemical.
EPA states that existing protections remain in place during the review and that the draft is not its final determination. Conclusions may change after public feedback and scientific review.
Relevance to our products — editorial assessment: the review is directly relevant to buyers evaluating U.S. industrial uses or imports of 1,2-dichloropropane. The draft should not be described as an enacted new import prohibition.
Possible Market Impact: Next 1–3 Months
Outlook for the next 1–3 months: United States — importers and industrial buyers of 1,2-dichloropropane may give more attention to intended uses and supporting documents, potentially extending order reviews.
If later risk-management measures are proposed and adopted, affected uses could face additional requirements and costs. The current draft is not an enacted new import prohibition. It does not establish a demand increase or higher prices in China, Europe or Brazil.
Source: U.S. EPA — original announcement (2026-09-02)
Related products: Mixed 1,3-dichloropropene · Trans 1,3-dichloropropene · 1,2-dichloropropane · Allyl chloride
The outlook reflects internal-meeting inferences of Zibo Yixiao Trading Co., Ltd.; actual outcomes may differ. 淄博怡潇经贸公司内部会议推断，不是绝对性的情况。