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DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)  

French name in the regulation: DDT (dichlorodiphényl-trichloroéthane)
CAS : 50-29-3
Synonyms: dichlorodiphényltrichloroéthane

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 1 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity C3 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


Analysis:

DDT (dichlorodophényl-trichloroéthane)

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - IMIS0847
Sampling device: Glass fiber filter
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1,5 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 90 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: Gas chromatography with electron-capture detection (GC-ECD)
OSHA, DDT (dichlorodiphényl-trichloroéthane) Chemical Information Manual, IMIS0847.