IRSST - Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail

Amitrole  

French name in the regulation: Amitrole
CAS : 61-82-5
Synonyms: Amino-3 triazole-1,2,4

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 0,2 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity C3 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: Amitrole

Analysis:

Amitrole

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - PV2006
Sampling device: Glass midget impinger containing deionized water
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 60 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)
OSHA, Chemical Information Manual, Amitrole, PV2006, 1987.