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The facts on Bromoethylene

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The facts on Bromoethylene

Last update September 3, 2024
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ECHA registration
CAS number 593-60-2
EC number 209-800-6
Annex VI of CLP 1B
Number of registrations (2023) 1

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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.
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