IRSST - Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail

Methylal  

French name in the regulation: Méthylal
CAS : 109-87-5
Synonyms: Dimethoxyméthane

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 1000 3110 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

1B : No adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Methylal

Analysis:

Méthylal

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - 1611
Sampling device: Activated charcoal tube 100/50mg
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,01-0,2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 2 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: This substance is not analyzed by our laboratories. It might be possible that the analysis be performed by another laboratory. Please contact the IRSST before sampling.
Principle: Gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID)
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, 4th ed., Method 1611 : Methylal, 1994.