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Diacetone alcohol  

French name in the regulation: Diacétone alcool
CAS : 123-42-2
Synonyms: Hydroxy-4 méthyl-4 pentanone-2

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 50 238 - -
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: Diacetone alcohol

Analysis:

Diacétone alcool

Method: IRSST - 133-1
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSSTDescription
2120 Activated charcoal tube 100/50 mg

Parameters:
Flow rate: Max: 0,2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 10 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: Diacetone alcohol must be specifically sampled due to a specific desorption solvent.
Principle: Gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID)
Precision (%): 4,1
Minimum reported value: 46 µg
IRSST. " Analyse du diacétone alcool dans l'air". Méthode 133-1. Méthodes analytiques. Montréal: IRSST, 1992.