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Dioxane  

French name in the regulation: Dioxane
CAS : 123-91-1
Synonyms: Dioxanne

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 20 72 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity C3 Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

III : Weekly adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Dioxane

Analysis:

Dioxane

Method: IRSST - 160-2
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: -
Principle: Gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID)
Minimum reported value: 20 µg
IRSST. "Analyse du dioxane". Méthode 160-2. Méthodes analytiques. Montréal: IRSST, 1995.