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Cyanogen chloride  

French name in the regulation: Chlorure de cyanogène
CAS : 506-77-4

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - - - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling 0,3 0,75 - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

1A : No adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Cyanogen chloride

Analysis:

Chlorure de cyanogène

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - IMISC146
Sampling device: XAD-2 tube impregnated with 2-hydroxymethyl piperidine
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 1 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 nitrogen-phosphorus detection (GC-NPD)
OSHA, Chemical Information Manual, IMISC146, Cyanogen chloride, 1992.