Another Month to Comment on Methylenedianiline Safety Rules
Published Date: 7/22/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
OSHA is giving everyone 30 more days to share their thoughts on new safety rules for Methylenedianiline, a chemical used in workplaces. This affects workers and employers who handle this chemical, aiming to make workplaces safer. Comments are due by August 21, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Reduce compliance burdens; allow new tech
If you run a business that handles methylenedianiline, OSHA proposed revising the Methylenedianiline standards (29 CFR 1910.1050 and 1926.60) on July 1, 2025 to reduce compliance burdens and allow the use of more up-to-date technology. The proposal is open for comment and the rulemaking record was reopened for an additional 30 days with comments due August 21, 2026.
Clearer respiratory protection rules
If you work with methylenedianiline, OSHA's July 1, 2025 proposal would improve the comprehensibility of respiratory protection program requirements and better align the Methylenedianiline standards with OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134). The agency reopened the rulemaking record so the public can comment on those proposed changes, with comments due August 21, 2026.
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