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Substance Regulatory Obligations

OBL

Lead and its inorganic compounds

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Last updated: 25/05/2022
ECHA Legislation Regulatory Obligations

Regulatory obligations may exist for this substance under the legislations under ECHA’s remit or for which ECHA has delegated tasks (i.e. REACH, CLP, BPR, PIC, CAD / CMD, WFD, and POPs). Please check the substance Infocard.

CAD - Chemical Agents Directive

CAD - Chemical Agents Directive, Annex I - Binding OELs

This list contains substances assigned a binding occupational exposure limit value (OELV) by the European Union. National OELVs for these substances may not deviate from the limits in the Directive. Annex I contains the binding OELV for lead.

Name EC Number CAS Long-term Exposure Limit (LTEL) Values Short-term Exposure Limit (STEL) Values
mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 ppm
Inorganic lead and its compounds
0.15 mg/m3
CMD - Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive

CMD - Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive, Annex III - OELVs

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.

Name of Agent EC Number CAS Long-term Exposure Limit (LTEL) Values Short-term Exposure Limit (STEL) Values Expressed As Carcinogen Category Physical form Dermal Sensitisation Respiratory Sensitisation Skin Designation Effective Date Expiration Date Work Sector Miscellaneous Notes  
Name f/ml mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 ppm
Inorganic lead and its compounds
0.15 mg/m3
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