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Safety and Health Topics Methylene Chloride In Focus Hot Topics Methylene chloride, also called dichloromethane, is a volatile, colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor. Methylene chloride is used in various industrial processes, in many different industries including paint stripping, pharmaceutical manufacturing, paint remover manufacturing, and metal cleaning and degreasing. The most common means of exposure to methylene chloride is inhalation and skin exposure. OSHA considers methylene chloride to be a potential occupational carcinogen. The following questions link to information relevant to methylene chloride in the workplace. What OSHA standards apply? Standards | Federal Registers | Preambles to Final Rules | Directives | More How can the hazards of methylene chloride be recognized? How are methylene chloride exposures evaluated in the workplace? Chemical Sampling and Analysis What are some possible solutions for workplace hazards? What additional information is available? Related Safety and Health Topics Pages | Training | Other Resources In Focus Hot Topics OSHA conducts lookback review of Methylene Chloride Standard. OSHA Trade News Release, (2007, July 17). OSHA asks the public to suggest how the Standard's applicability or requirements could be changed or tailored to reduce the burden on employers while maintaining employee protection. OSHA is accepting comments until Oct. 9, 2007. Regulatory Flexibility Act Review of the Methylene Chloride Standard. OSHA Federal Register Proposed Rules 72:37501-37503, (2007, July 10). Request for comments.  Safety and  Health Topics     Methylene Chloride   OSHA Standards   Hazard Recognition   Exposure Evaluation   Possible Solutions   Additional Information   Credits   Content Reviewed 07/19/2007

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