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Propylene glycol dinitrate  

French name in the regulation: Dinitrate de propylène glycol
CAS : 6423-43-4

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 0,05 0,34 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

IV : Daily or weekly adjustment ( the more stringent of the two)

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Propylene glycol dinitrate

Analysis:

Dinitrate de propylène glycol

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - 43
Sampling device: Tenax-GC tube
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 15 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: High performance liquid chromatography with UV detection (HPLC-UV)
Remarks: OSHA method 43 can be adapted to propylene glycol dinitrate.
OSHA Analytical Methods Manual, Method 43.: Ethylene Glycol Dinitrate (EGDN) and Nitroglycerin (NG), 1983.