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Carcinogen Safety & Use Registration
C
arcinogens, or agents that cause cancer, are classified by several organizations. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is the most respected voice internationally on the classification of cancer causing substances. In the United States, the National Toxicology Program is the organization considered most trusted source in this country on cancer. The most current NTP report on carcinogens can be found online at the National Toxicology Program website.
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Step 1: Determine if you have carcinogens
Each of these chemicals are considered carcinogens:
1,2 dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP) (CAS 96-12-8)
1,3-butadiene
2-acetylaminofluorene (CAS 53-96-3) [Listed]
3,3'-dichlorobenzidine (and its salts) (CAS 91-94-1) [Listed]
4,4-methylenebis (2-Chloroaniline) (CAS 101-14-4)
4-aminodiphenyl (CAS 92-67-1) [Listed]
4-dimethylaminoazobenzene (CAS 60-11-7) [Listed]
4-nitrobiphenyl (CAS 92-93-3) [Listed]
acrylonitrile (CAS 107-13-1)
alpha-naphthylamine (CAS 134-32-7) [Listed]
arsenic, inorganic (CAS 7440-38-2)
asbestos (CAS 1332-21-4)
benzene (CAS 71-43-2)
benzidine (and its salts) (CAS 92-87-5) [Listed]
beta-naphthylamine (CAS 91-59-8) [Listed]
beta-propiolactone (CAS 57-57-8) [Listed]
bis-chloromethyl ether (CAS 542-88-1) [Listed]
cadmium
chromium (VI)
coke oven emissions
ethylene dibromide (EDB) (CAS 106-93-4)
ethylene oxide (CAS 75-21-8)
ethyleneimine (CAS 151-56-4) [Listed]
formaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0)
lead compounds, inorganic
lead (CAS 7439-92-1)
methyl chloromethyl ether (CAS 107-30-2) [Listed]
methylene chloride
methylenedianiline
N-nitrosodimethylamine (CAS 62-75-9) [Listed]
non asbestiform tremolite, anthophyllite, and actinolite
vinyl chloride (CAS 75-01-4)Additionall you can review the following list of resources to determine if your chemical is considered a carcinogen:
Regulated Carcinogens Cal/OSHA (8 CCR 5209)
Report on Carcinogens National Toxicology Program
List of classifications IARC Monographs (by alphabetical order, CAS, Group, or cancer site) -
Step 2: Notify EH&S
Complete the form before using carcinogens (at least 15 days prior to):
Carcinogen Use Notification
Regulated CarcinogensWhat happens after I submit the form? You will receive an email confirmation with the information you entered. EH&S will review the information to determine if additional exposure monitoring is necessary. If applicable, EH&S will contact you to schedule an Exposure Monitoring Assessment. Additionally, the results of the survey will be used by EH&S to comply with the Report of Use requirement for the campus, which must be submitted within 15 days prior to your first use. This report will be submitted to you for posting.
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Step 3: Complete an Exposure Monitoring Assessment
EH&S schedule a session to observe your use of carcinogen(s) to determine if your use exceeds Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL / STEL). This include Air Monitoring and Medical Evaluation.
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Step 4: Implement controls
- Update your Chemical Inventory
- Complete Training in Carcinogen Safety, and other courses based on a training Needs Assessment.
- Create Standard Operating Procedure for safe use of regulated carcinogens.
- Provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Identify a designated area for using the carcinogen(s), by posting Signs and Labels to communicate the hazard(s).
- Post written reports (Report of Use, Emergency Report, and/or Temporary Worksite Notification) in the location where the regulated carcinogen is in use or other appropriate location where the posting is conspicuous to affected employees.
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Step 5: Notify EH&S prior to first use
Contact Sarah Meyer (951) 827-2528 prior to first using the carcinogen(s).