Trichloroethylene. Cleaning, degreasing - FAS 1 (FR)

Trichloroethylene. Cleaning, degreasing - FAS 1 (FR)

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

Trichloroethylene

Occupations at risk

Ceramic Technician

Chemical Engineers and Formulators

Coating Applicators

Construction workers involved in the manufacture of articles made from concrete, plaster, and cement

Dyers

Dyers and Finishers

Machine Operators

Science teacher and laboratory technician

Sewing machine Operator

Stone fabricator or installer

Surface preparation technician

Surface preparation worker

Textile technologist

Wastewater treatment plant operator

Water treatment plant operator

Weavers and knitter

Sectors involved

Education
Manufacture of other porcelain and ceramic products
Manufacture of plastics and rubber products
Manufacture of textiles
Shaping and finishing of stone
Treatment and coating of metals

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.