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Dichlorvos (IFV)  

French name in the regulation: Dichlorvos (IFV)
CAS : 62-73-7

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 0,1 - IFV
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer D
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: Dichlorvos(IFV)

Analysis:

Dichlorvos

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - 62
Sampling device: OVS-2 tube with XAD-2 and glass fiber filter
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 480 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: The recommanded method for Dichlorvos is suitable for both vapor and aerosol phases.The aerosol phase might be underestimated because the efficiency of the sampling device does not match the inhalable fraction definition. For more information, please contact the IRSST. This substance is not analyzed by our laboratories. It might be possible that the analysis is performed by another laboratory. Please contact the IRSST before sampling.
Principle: Gas chromatography with flame photometric detection (GC-FPD)
OSHA Analytical Methods Manual, Method 62.:Chlorpyrifos (Dursban) DDVP (Dichlorvos) Diazinon Malathion Parathion, 1986.