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4,4'-Methylene dianiline  

French name in the regulation: Diamino-4,4' diphénylméthane
CAS : 101-77-9
Synonyms: Méthylène-4,4' dianiline

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 0,1 0,81 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity C2 Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposure Explosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

III : Weekly adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: 4,4'-Methylene dianiline

Analysis:

Diamino-4,4' diphénylméthane

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - 5029
Sampling device: Glass fiber filter impregnated with sulfuric acid
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1-2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 1000 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: Immediately after sampling, transfer the filter to a vial containing a reactive solution. Contact the IRSST before sampling.
Principle: High performance liquid chromatography with UV detection (HPLC-UV)
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, 4th ed. Method 5029 : 4,4'-Dimethylenedianiline, 1994.