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Hydrogenated terphenyls  

French name in the regulation: Terphényles hydrogénés
CAS : 61788-32-7

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 0,5 4,9 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

III : Weekly adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Hydrogenated terphenyls

Analysis:

Terphényles hydrogénés

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - 5021
Sampling device: PTFE filter
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1-3 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 30 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 flame ionization detection (GC-FID)
Remarks: NIOSH method 5021 is for analyzing ortho-terphenyl but can be adapted to this product.
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, 4th ed., Method 5021 : o-Terphenyl, 1994.