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Ethyl formate  

French name in the regulation: Formate d'éthyle
CAS : 109-94-4
Synonyms: Formiate d'éthyle

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 100 303 - -
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: Ethyl formate

Analysis:

Formate d'éthyle

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - 1452
Sampling device: Activated charcoal tube 100/50 mg
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,01-0,2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 10 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 1452 : Ethyl Formate, 1994.