Restrictions on the use of azo dyes that can be broken down into carcinogenic aromatic amines - TRGS 614 (DE)

Restrictions on the use of azo dyes that can be broken down into carcinogenic aromatic amines - TRGS 614 (DE)

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

4,4′-Methylenedianiline (MDA)

Occupations at risk

Application Engineer

Chemical Plant Operators

Laboratory Technicians

Materials scientist

Metal Fabricator

Metal machinist

Plastics engineer

Research and development (R&D) engineer and scientist

Sheet metal worker

Tool and die maker

Sectors involved

Manufacture of basic chemicals
Manufacture of dyes and pigments
Manufacture of fabricated metal products
Manufacture of other rubber 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.