carcinogens-mutagens-oels

CMD - Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive, Annex III - OELVs

EU. OELs for Certain Carcinogens, Mutagens, Reprotoxins: Annex III, Directive (EC) 2004/37 (CMRD), as amended by Directive (EU) 2024/869, OJ L of 19 March 2024

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.

Hardwood dusts

EC / List no: - CAS no: -
Long-term Exposure Limit (LTEL) Values LTEL (mg/m3)
3 mg/m3
Carcinogen Category
1 Known or presumed human carcinogens. A substance is classified in Category 1 for carcinogenicity on the basis of epidemiological and/or animal data. A substance may be further distinguished as: Category 1A or 1B.
Physical form
Inhalable fraction
Expiration Date
17 January 2023
Miscellaneous Notes
1 If hardwood dusts are mixed with other wood dusts, the limit value shall apply to all wood dusts present in that mixture.