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The EU lowered the lead OEL limit, and the diisocyanate limit made its debut
Chemicals
Jul. 25th, 2023
This month, the European Council issued a statement expressing its support for the Commission's proposal in February this year to reduce the current limit for occupational exposure to lead and to introduce the Diisocyanate limit for the first time.

  This month, the European Council issued a statement expressing its support for the Commission's proposal in February this year to reduce the current limit for occupational exposure to lead and to introduce the Diisocyanate limit for the first time.

 
Since 1982, the European Union has had regulations in place to limit lead exposure. Long-term exposure to lead can affect reproductive function and fetal development, and can also cause damage to the nervous system, kidneys, heart and blood. The amendment proposes to reduce the occupational exposure limit (OEL) for lead from 0.15 mg/m3 to 0.03 mg/m3, and the biological limit for lead from 70µ per 100 ml of blood; g decreased to 15µ g. In addition, the Council recommended extending the transition period for the biological limits for lead until 31 December 2028 to give companies sufficient time to implement risk management measures and adjust production processes.
 
Diisocyanate (Diisocyanate) is a chemical that is widely used in industry, particularly in the manufacture of polyurethanes and in curing agents for industrial paints, glues, varnishes and resins. It can have harmful effects on respiratory health, such as causing asthma and other respiratory diseases. Skin contact may also cause systemic immune system effects. Diisocyanates are considered to be dangerous chemicals in accordance with Article 2 (b) of Directive 98/24/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council. At present, there are no binding occupational exposure limits or short-term exposure limits applicable to diisocyanates at EU level. For the first time, the proposal sets a limit for diisocyanates: 6 µ per cubic metre for occupational exposure; g NCO/m³ Short-term exposure limit is 12µ g NCO/m³ . In view of the current questions about the feasibility of technical measurements and the time needed to adjust the implementation of risk management measures, the proposal gives an occupational exposure limit of 10 µ per cubic metre; g NCO/m³ And short-term exposure limit of 20 µ g NCO/m³ For a transitional period until 31 December 2028.
 
The proposal will then be submitted to the European Parliament for negotiations aimed at reaching a provisional agreement on the revised directive.
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