
EU Amends REACH Regulation Annex XVII, Imposing Strict Restrictions on Carcinogen 2,4-Dinitrotoluene
Concentration Limit: < 0.1% (by weight); Effective Date: May 10, 2027

Concentration Limit: < 0.1% (by weight); Effective Date: May 10, 2027

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