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Carbon tetrabromide  

French name in the regulation: Carbone, tétrabromure de
CAS : 558-13-4
Synonyms: Tétrabromométhane

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 0,1 1,4 - -
STEV 0,3 4,1 - -
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: Carbon tetrabromide

Analysis:

Carbone, tétrabromure de

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - IMIS0565
Sampling device: XAD-4 tube
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 10 L
STEL sampling volume: 3 L
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, Chemical Information Manual. IMIS0565: Carbone tretrabromide, 1992.