Torrance residents call for the ban of ‘flesh-eating’ chemical used at refinery
- Posted on February 8, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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Torrance residents call for the ban of ‘flesh-eating’ chemical used at refinery

U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters reintroduces a bill that would require refiners to find alternatives to MHF within five years, or be fined per infraction.