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Halothane  

French name in the regulation: Halothane
CAS : 151-67-7
Synonyms: Bromo-2 chloro-2 trifluoro-1,1,1 éthane

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 50 404 - -
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: Halothane

Analysis:

Halothane

Method: IRSST - 266-2
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSSTDescription
2120 Activated charcoal tube 100/50 mg

Parameters:
Flow rate: Max: 0,2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 5 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: Halothane must be specifically sampled due to the specific analysis performed.
Principle: Gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID)
Precision (%): 0,7
Minimum reported value: 41 µg
Remarks: However, simultaneous sampling and analysis of isoflurane and enflurane are possible.
IRSST. "Analyse de l'halothane dans l'air". Méthode 266-2. Méthodes analytiques. Montréal: IRSST, 1995.