The Industrial Cleaner TCE Linked to Parkinson’s
February 19th, 2010 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
The industrial cleaner trichloroethylene (TCE) has been linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to researchers from the Parkinson’s Institute in Sunnyvale, California.
TCE exposure occurred in jobs such as dry cleaners, electricians, machinists and mechanics. The chemical was once a popular industrial solvent used in dry cleaning and to clean grease off metal parts. Because of safety concerns, TCE is no longer widely used.
Source: American Academy of Neurology, News Release, Feb. 7, 2010
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