NASA Engineering and Safety Center Evaluates Dichloromethane Alternatives
The NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) recently undertook a crucial technical assessment. This evaluation aimed to identify and assess alternatives to dichloromethane.
Dichloromethane is a chemical traditionally relied upon for bonding transparent polymeric materials. The impetus for this initiative stems from potential regulatory restrictions under the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
These prospective restrictions could significantly impact critical bonding processes utilized across spaceflight hardware and experimental systems.