Ammonium chloride fume

French name in the regulation: Ammonium, chlorure d' (fumées)

CAS : 12125-02-9

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)

	ppm	mg/m³	f/cc	Notes
TWAEV	-	10	-	-
STEV	-	20	-	-
Ceiling	-	-	-	-

Carcinogenicity		Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiant		Percutaneous
Prohibited use		Prohibited recirculation
Minimum exposure		Explosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

1B : No adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Ammonium chloride fume

Analysis:

Ammonium, chlorure d' (fumée)

Recommended method by the IRSST:

Method: OSHA - ID188

Sampling protocol

Sampling device: Mixed cellulose ester filter
Parameters:
Flow rate: 2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 960 L
STEL sampling volume: 30 L
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.

Analytical protocol

Principle: Ion chromatography with conductivity detection (IC-CD)

Reference

OSHA Analytical Methods Manual, Method ID188 Ammonia in workplace atmospheres, 2002.

Weight measurement for total dusts

Method: IRSST - 48-1

Sampling protocol

Sampling device:
Sampling media required:

#IRSST	Description
902	Preweighed PVC filter, 37 mm, 5 µm

Parameters:
Flow rate: 1,5 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 180 L
STEL sampling volume: -

Analytical protocol

Principle: Gravimetric measurement (Grav)
Precision (%): 4,0
Minimum reported value: 25 µg
Remarks: Additional information is available in Info-Labo 1991-03. The weight measurement method for dusts is by definition non-specific.

Reference

IRSST. "Poussière totale". Méthode 48-1. Méthodes analytiques. Montréal: IRSST, 1998.

Weight measurement for total dusts

Method: IRSST - 48-1

Sampling protocol

Sampling device:
Sampling media required:

#IRSST	Description
914	PVC filter, 25 mm, preweighed, 5 µm

Parameters:
Flow rate: 1,5 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 180 L
STEL sampling volume: -

Analytical protocol

Principle: Gravimetric measurement (Grav)
Precision (%): 4,0
Minimum reported value: 25 µg
Remarks: Additional information is available in Info-Labo 1991-03. The weight measurement method for dusts is by definition non-specific.

Reference

IRSST. "Poussière totale". Méthode 48-1. Méthodes analytiques. Montréal: IRSST, 1998.

Weight measurement for total dusts

Method: IRSST - 48-1

Sampling protocol

Sampling device:
Sampling media required:

#IRSST	Description
997	PVC filter, 37 mm 5 µm, preweighed, 3-part

Parameters:
Flow rate: 1,5 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 180 L
STEL sampling volume: -

Analytical protocol

Principle: Gravimetric measurement (Grav)
Precision (%): 4,0
Minimum reported value: 25 µg
Remarks: Additional information is available in Info-Labo 1991-03. The weight measurement method for dusts is by definition non-specific.

Reference

IRSST. "Poussière totale". Méthode 48-1. Méthodes analytiques. Montréal: IRSST, 1998.