Cobalt dichloride. Laboratories (handling desiccants) – FAS 11 (FR)

Cobalt dichloride. Laboratories (handling desiccants) - FAS 11 (FR)

Type of measure: Substitution
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April 14, 2024
Carcinogens involved
Occupations at risk
Sectors involved
Growing of perennial crops, Manufacture of dyes and pigments, Manufacture of glass and glass products, Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c. (incl. catalysts), Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals, Manufacture of other porcelain and ceramic products, Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics (incl. frits), Manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations, Manufacture of pharmaceutical products
General facts

Facts about cancer-causing agents:

  • 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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