The facts on 4,4-Methylene-bis (2-chloroanilinie) (MOCA)

Last update September 27, 2024

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Guidance for Employers’ obligations of the substitution of carcinogenic substances

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Factsheets for identifying and substituting carcinogens

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Creating Control Guidance Sheets (CGSs)

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Managing the risks of carcinogens in the workplace through an educational game

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The Occupational Hygiene Risk Management (OHRM) tool and guidance

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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.

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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
Annually more than 100.000 people die because of work-related cancer.

The facts on 4,4-Methylene-bis (2-chloroanilinie) (MOCA)

The facts on 4,4-Methylene-bis (2-chloroanilinie) (MOCA)

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