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1,2-Dichloroethylene  

French name in the regulation: Dichloro-1,2 éthylène
CAS : 540-59-0

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 200 793 - -
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: 1,2-Dichloroethylene

Analysis:

Dichloro-1,2 éthylène

Method: IRSST - 174-1
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSSTDescription
2120 Activated charcoal tube 100/50 mg

Parameters:
Flow rate: Max: 0,2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 3 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Principle: Gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID)
Minimum reported value: 120 µg
IRSST. "Analyse du dichloroéthylène-1,2". Méthode 174-1. Non publiée.