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Thioglycolic acid  

French name in the regulation: Acide thioglycolique
CAS : 68-11-1

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 1 3,8 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

1B : No adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Thioglycolic acid

Analysis:

Acide thioglycolique

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - IMIS2423
Sampling device: Glass midget impinger containing deionized water
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 120 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. IMIS2423. Thioglycolic acid, 1992.