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Rule Change Brief

Vol. 1 · No. 1084

Monday, August 24, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · RIN:1218-AD57

Acrylonitrile

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 tightening safety rules for acrylonitrile, a toxic chemical used in plastics and rubber manufacturing. If your business uses this chemical, start preparing now for likely requirements: better safety gear, updated worker training, and lower exposure limits.

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

    Acrylonitrile

    #2025-11632

  2. Proposed·Aug 20, 2025

    Acrylonitrile

    #2025-15900

  3. Proposed·Jul 22, 2026·91 FR 46034

    Acrylonitrile

    comments close Aug 21, 2026#2026-14845