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Strychnine  

French name in the regulation: Strychnine
CAS : 57-24-9

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 0,15 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

II : Daily adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Strychnine

Analysis:

Strychnine

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - 5016
Sampling device: Glass fiber filter
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1-3 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 200 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: High performance liquid chromatography with UV detection (HPLC-UV)
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, 4th ed., Method 5016 : Strychnine, 1994.