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Perchloroethylene (PCE) is a solvent used in a variety of occupational and consumer applications. These include fluorinated compound production, petroleum manufacturing and aerosol degreasing according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Last month, the agency proposed a ban on most uses of the solvent under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). , , , , According to the EPA announcement: PCE is a solvent that is widely used for consumer uses such as brake cleaners and adhes.