WASHINGTON, D.C., May 4, 2026 – The Vinyl Institute (VI), a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, has responded to the EPA’s final risk evaluation of 1,2-Dichloroethane (EDC). The following statement can be attributed to Ned Monroe, president and CEO of the Vinyl Institute:
“EDC is a critical building block of the U.S. vinyl supply chain and has been safely manufactured and used for decades under a robust framework of existing federal and state regulations. For several years, VI and its members have provided EPA with extensive data, scientific studies, and technical input to support a risk evaluation grounded in real‑world conditions and the best available science.
Sound science and a transparent process are essential for a chemical with significant implications for American manufacturing, jobs, and downstream industries. Our industry is committed to continuing our excellent safety record, with worker safety at the forefront.
VI remains committed to working constructively with EPA to ensure that EDC is regulated based on the best available science and a process consistent with congressional intent. We will carefully review the final risk evaluation and determine appropriate next steps.“
About the Vinyl Institute
The Vinyl Institute (VI), founded in 1982, is a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, vinyl chloride monomer, vinyl additives, and modifiers. The VI works on behalf of its members to promote the benefits of the world’s most versatile plastic, used to make everything from PVC piping to flooring, roofing and vinyl siding. The vinyl industry in the United States employs over 350,000 highly skilled employees at nearly 3,000 facilities and generates an economic value of $54 billion. For more information, visit vinylinfo.org.
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