Benzene Convention

The Benzene Convention (C136) is an International Labour Organization standard adopted in 1971 which seeks to regulate exposure to benzene processes and products at work.

Benzene Convention, 1971

C136
ILO Convention
Date of adoption	June 23, 1971
Date in force	July 27, 1973
Classification	Toxic Substances and Agents
Subject	Occupational Safety and Health
Previous	Workers' Representatives Convention, 1971
Next	Dock Work Convention, 1973

Article 11 of the convention prohibits pregnant women and nursing mothers from exposure to benzene or benzene products while at work.

Ratifications

As of February 2024, the convention has been ratified by 38 countries (Luxembourg being the last to ratify in 2008).

External links

• Text.
• Ratifications.