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Cesium hydroxide  

French name in the regulation: Césium, hydroxyde de
CAS : 21351-79-1

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 2 - -
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: Cesium hydroxide

Analysis:

Césium, hydroxyde de

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - ID121
Sampling device: Mixed cellulose ester filter
Parameters:
Flow rate: 2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 960 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: Flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry (FAAS)
OSHA Analytical Methods Manual. Method ID121. Metals & metalloid particulates in workplace atmosphere, 2002.