NASSCO has issued a statement on the 12th Report on Carcinogens (RoC) that awaits signature by the Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. If signed, the report would list styrene as “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.”
NASSCO believes that “without solid evidence of a link between styrene and cancer in humans, we should avoid unfounded concern that would adversely affect a number of businesses, including those within the sewer industry.” Styrene is a major ingredient in cured-in-place pipe (CIPP), a low cost solution for rehabilitating and repairing pipes. “This rapidly growing technology provides
