carcinogens-mutagens-oels

CMD - Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive, Annex III - OELVs

EU. OELs for Certain Carcinogens, Mutagens, Reprotoxins: Annex III, Directive 2004/37/EC (CMRD), as amended by Directive (EU) 2022/431, 16 March 2022

This list provides occupational exposure limit values (OELVs) for carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxic substances pursuant to Annex III of Directive 2004/37/EC (CMRD). Employers are obligated to minimize worker exposure to these agents in so far as possible, and must arrange for medical surveillance of workers exposed to these substances.

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Ethylene oxide

EC / List no: 200-849-9 CAS no: 75-21-8
Long-term Exposure Limit (LTEL) Values LTEL (mg/m3)
1.8 mg/m3
LTEL (ppm)
1 ppm
Carcinogen Category
1B Category 1B, presumed to have carcinogenic potential for humans, classification is largely based on animal evidence.
Skin Designation
yes