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The facts on Refractory Ceramic Fibres

The facts on Refractory Ceramic Fibres

Last update September 26, 2024

Limit values

EU

0,3 fibers/cm³

2017/2398

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Austria

0,3 fibers/cm³ short term

Belgium

0,3 fibers/cm³ (TWA)

Bulgaria

EU directive

National directive

Croatia

EU directive

National directive

Czech Republic

EU directive

Cyprus

EU directive

Denmark

0,3 fibers/cm³

Estonia

EU directive

Finland

0,2 fibers/cm³

France

0,1 fibers/cm³

Germany

0,1 fibers/cm³ (TWA) tolerance
0,01 fibers/cm³ (TWA) acceptance

National directive

Greece

EU directive

Hungary

0,3 fibers/cm³

National directive

Iceland

EU directive

National directive

Ireland

0,3 F fibers/cm³ (TWA)

Italy

0,3 fibers/cm³

Latvia

0,3 fibers/cm³

Lithuania

EU directive

Luxembourg

EU directive

National directive

Malta

EU directive

Netherlands

0,3 fibers/cm³

North Macedonia

EU directive

Norway

0,1 fibers/cm³

Poland

0,3 fibers/cm³

National directive

Portugal

EU directive

National directive

Romania

EU directive

Serbia

EU directive

Slovakia

EU directive

Slovenia

EU directive

National directive

Spain

0,5 fibers/cm³

National directive

Sweden

0,2 fibers/cm³

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 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.

Occupations involved

Automotive Technicians (Mechanics)

Building Services Engineer

HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) technicians

Parts specialist in maintenance and repair of motor vehicles

Pipefitter

Plumbing and HVAC estimator

Recycling sorting and processing worker

Tire technician

Wastewater treatment plant operator

Water treatment plant operator

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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.