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Methylene Chloride Compliance Guide
Introduction
In April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule regulating methylene chloride (dichloromethane, DCM, CAS# 75-09-2) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This regulation significantly impacts campus research, facilities, and operations, introducing stringent compliance requirements for laboratories and non-laboratory units. The ruling prohibits most industrial and commercial uses of the methylene chloride, including in research, laboratory and workspaces.
Personal Protective Equipment Training
This training covers general information on varying types of personal protective equipment.
Hazard Communication
Regulation(s)
• Ohio Revised Code ORC §4167(link is external)
• OSHA Hazard Communication 1910.1200(link is external)
• PERRP Hazard Communication(link is external)Laboratory Training Checklist
To help laboratories at The Ohio State University ensure that all staff and students conducting research are adequately trained and that training is properly documented.Hazardous Chemical Alternatives
The table below lists some possible alternatives to chemicals routinely used in the laboratory. The alternatives represent less toxic or non-hazardous materials that will help in reducing hazardous waste generation.
ORIGINAL MATERIAL
SUBSTITUTE
Transportation of Hazardous Materials
Hazardous materials are commonly used throughout the University for research, teaching, and maintenance related work. The utilization of these substances often requires the transportation of the material from one location to another. It is during the transportation phase that containers are most vulnerable to breakage and spillage. When a hazardous materials spill occurs, it frequently can create unsafe conditions, which can interrupt normal activities.
GHS Reference Chart