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Rule Change Brief

Vol. 1 · No. 1084

Monday, August 24, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · RIN:1218-AD68

Methylenedianiline

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 to set exposure limits for methylenedianiline, a chemical used in manufacturing that can cause cancer and nerve damage in workers. If your business handles this chemical, you'll need to monitor worker exposure, provide protective equipment and training, and ensure compliance when the rule takes effect.

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

    Methylenedianiline

    #2025-11643

  2. Proposed·Aug 20, 2025

    Methylenedianiline

    #2025-15897

  3. Proposed·Jul 22, 2026·91 FR 46028

    Methylenedianiline

    comments close Aug 21, 2026#2026-14852