Commission restricts use of chemical substances to protect workers’ health
The Commission has restricted the use of chemical substances N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) and 1-ethylpyrrolidin-2-one (NEP) to protect workers from their exposure. DMAC and NEP are solvents used in many industrial processes, including the production of chemicals, coatings, cleaning agents and fibres. DMAC is commonly used in making synthetic fibres and varnishes for electrical wires, while NEP is …