Feds issue alert on deadly bathtub refinishing products
Both OSHA and NIOSH have issued warnings regarding the risk for death from bathtub refinishing using methylene chloride strippers.
Methylene chloride is a highly volatile, colorless, toxic chemical that is widely used as a degreaser, process catalyst, and paint remover. It is metabolized to formaldehyde and carbon monoxide and is categorized as a carcinogen (8).