Kevin Minoli is quoted on the health and environmental concerns raised about the prolonged use of disinfectants, including products approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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August 19, 2020
InsideTSCA | As Virus Continues, Concerns Rise over Risks from Disinfectant Use
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