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A common chemical that is widespread in the U.S. has been linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, researchers say.

In a recent study published in the journal Neurology, researchers found a "small but measurable increase in Parkinson’s risk " linked to trichloroethylene (TCE), which has been found to spread in the air, water and soil in the U.S.

TCE is a chlorinated solvent commonly used for degreasing metal parts and in industrial cleaning, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

STUDY LINKS MENTAL HEALTH RISKS TO THIS TOXIN FOR THOSE BORN IN '60S OR '70S

The chemical is regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act due to the potential risks of liver cancer, kidney cancer and non-Hodgkin’s lymph

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