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Methylene Chloride Fact Sheet for Non-Research
FACT SHEET
Methylene Chloride
Introduction In April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule regulating the chemical Methylene Chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to protect human health from health risks such as neurotoxicity effects and cancer from inhalation or dermal exposures. Methylene chloride, also called dichloromethane, is a volatile, colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor.
Methylene Chloride Workplace Chemical Protection Program Requirements
DCM WCPP Template
Methylene Chloride Rule Executive Summary
Risk Management Rule for Methylene Chloride under TSCA Impact on Universities
In April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule regulating methylene chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). University research operations will be impacted, and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) departments will be burdened by additional workload as well as equipment and service costs to comply with this new rule.
CFATS Quick Reference Guide
EHS Assist Instructions
Chemical Inventory Maintenance and DHS Notifications of Possession of Chemicals of Interest
Detail procedures to be implemented at The Ohio State University to maintain chemical inventories and submit required notifications to the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) when university facilities possess chemicals of interest (COI) at or above the standard threshold quantity. CFATS requires a facility possessing COI ≥ STQ to submit a Top-Screen report to the DHS within 60 days of acquisition.CFATS Compliance Plan
Chemical Facility Anti-terrorism Standards (CFATS) Compliance Plan OverviewChemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) are comprehensive risk-based security regulations intended to prevent the intentional misuse of certain chemicals by sabotage, theft, diversion or direct attack. DHS has authority to inspect facilities to enforce compliance with CFATS. DHS can impose civil penalties up to $25,000 per day and shut down facilities that fail to comply with the regulations.