The facts on Epichlorohydrine

The facts on Epichlorohydrine

Last update September 3, 2024

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Limit values

EU

1,9 mg/m³

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Austria

1,9 mg/m³ (TWA)
7,6 mg/m³ short term

Belgium

1,9 mg/m³ (TWA)

Bulgaria

EU directive

National directive

Croatia

EU directive

National directive

Czech Republic

EU directive

Cyprus

EU directive

Denmark

0,19 mg/m³ (TWA)
3,8 mg/m³ short term

Estonia

EU directive

Finland

1,9 mg/m³ (TWA)

France

1,9 mg/m³ (TWA)

Germany

8 mg/m³ (tolerance)
1,9 mg/m³ (acceptance)

National directive

Greece

EU directive

Hungary

1,9 mg/m³ (TWA)

National directive

Iceland

EU directive

National directive

Ireland

1,9 mg/m³ (TWA)

Italy

1,9 mg/m³ (TWA)

Latvia

1,9 mg/m³ (TWA)

Lithuania

EU directive

National directive

Luxembourg

EU directive

National directive

Malta

EU directive

Netherlands

0,19 mg/m³ (TWA)

North Macedonia

12 mg/m³ (TWA)
48 mg/m³ short term

National directive

Norway

1,9 mg/m³ (TWA)

Poland

1,9 mg/m³ (TWA)

National directive

Portugal

EU directive

National directive

Romania

1,9 mg/m³ (TWA)

Serbia

EU directive

Slovakia

EU directive

Slovania

EU directive

National directive

Spain

EU directive

National directive

Sweden

1,9 mg/m³ (TWA)
4,1mg/m³ short term

National directive

Turkey

EU directive

References: cancer.gov, EFSA, IARC, EC, NIOSH, OSHA, CAREX

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Possible measures

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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.

Occupations involved

Dyers

Dyers and Finishers

Livestock Farmer

Paper converting machine operator

Paper machine operator

Paper Product Designer

Process technicians

Production line operators

Pulp and paper chemist

Retread technician

Rubber technologist

Sewing machine Operator

Textile technologist

Weavers and knitter

Wood finishing specialist

Wood product quality inspector

Wood products designer

ECHA registration

CAS number 106-89-8

EC number 203-439-8

Annex VI of CLP 1B

Number of registrations (2023) 83

Tonnage band registred (2023) ≥ 100 000 tonnes per annum

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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.