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Benzene and dichloromethane. Extraction of aromas, perfumes and essential oils - FAS 4 (FR)

Benzene and dichloromethane. Extraction of aromas, perfumes and essential oils - FAS 4 (FR)

Type of measure: Substitution
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Please note that this substance or some of it's compounds are listed in Annex XIV (REACH regulation). This substance some of it's compounds are only allowed to be used, imported, or brought into the market, if authorisation requirements of REACH are fulfilled.
Please be aware that for this carcinogen you need to be more cautious when determining potential skin contact and how to regard dermal exposure in your risk reduction strategy.
Carcinogens involved
Benzene
 Dichloromethane
Occupations at risk
Assembly Line Workers
Assembly Technicians
Automotive Technicians (Mechanics)
Biotechnologist
Cabinetmaker
Chemical Technicians
Chemists and Chemical Technicians
Clinical Research Coordinator
Coating Applicators
Construction workers involved in the manufacture of articles made from concrete, plaster, and cement
Demolition Supervisor
Demolition Workers
Electrician
Environmental Compliance Officers
Field Service Technicians
Foundry Workers
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Technicians
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Maintenance workers
Mechanical engineer in the repair and installation of machinery and equipment
Metallurgical engineer
Metallurgical technicians
Millwright
Mine Surveyor
Packaging and Logistics Personnel
Packaging technician and engineer
Paint preparer and mixer
Paint technician
Painter and coater
Painter and decorator
Painter and glazier
Paper Product Designer
Parts specialist in maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Paving worker
Pharmaceutical chemist
Pharmaceutical engineer
Pharmacist
Process operators
Process technicians
Production supervisor
Recycling facility manager
Recycling sorting and processing worker
Research and development (R&D) engineer and scientist
Roofing apprentice
Roofing contractor
Roofing estimator
Roofing Foreman
Roofing installer
Safety Engineers and Specialists
Sales representative
Science teacher and laboratory technician
Screen printer
Site supervisor
Soldiers and military Personnel
Surface preparation technician
Surface preparation worker
Tank farm operator
Tire technician
Transport worker
Transportation planner
Transportation specialist
Weapon maintenance technician
Welder and fabricator
Welders
Wood products designer
Sectors involved
Manufacture of dyes and pigments
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  • The direct costs of carcinogen exposure at work across Europe are estimated at 2.4 billion Euros per year.
  • Every year, about 120.000 persons get cancer from exposure to carcinogens at work
  • Every year, almost 100.000 people die from cancer that was caused by exposure at work
  • Annually more than 100.000 people die because of work-related cancer.
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