TRGS 552 in Germany regulates certain N-nitrosamine compounds in rubber articles.
N-nitrosamines are carcinogenic substances produced by reaction between nitrogen oxides and amines.
Amines for the rubber industry has been used as a raw material such as rubber accelerator, is essential for rubber materials.
N-nitrosamines are not regulated in Japan, but the contents of TRGS 552 will be helpful to the rubber industry.