MOCA: Is PMA's 50-year battle coming to a close?

The article discusses the ongoing dispute between the Polyurethane Manufacturers Association (PMA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the curative agent MOCA. The PMA is seeking to lower MOCA's risk assessment score under the Toxic Substances Control Act, effectively removing it from the assessment process. MOCA is used in various industries, but there is no direct replacement for it. The PMA and EPA have differing opinions on the science behind MOCA's classification as a carcinogen. The EPA is expected to rule on the PMA's presentation in the fall, but the overall assessment process could take several years. The resolution of this dispute remains uncertain. [Extracted from the article]

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