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Vol. 1 · No. 1084

Monday, August 24, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · RIN:1218-AD54

1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane

Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration — observed across 3 documents over 386 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

OSHA is proposing new safety standards for 1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane, a toxic chemical that can still be found in old pesticides and certain industrial products. Small business owners who handle agricultural chemicals, pesticides, or older industrial materials should review the proposed exposure limits and update worker training and protective equipment accordingly.

First seen

Jul 1, 2025

Last seen

Jul 22, 2026

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Comments close

Friday, August 21, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Jul 1, 2025

    1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane

    #2025-11629

  2. Proposed·Aug 20, 2025

    1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane

    #2025-15896

  3. Proposed·Jul 22, 2026·91 FR 46031

    1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane

    comments close Aug 21, 2026#2026-14847