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Cadmium, elemental and compouds (Pt)  

French name in the regulation: Cadmium, élémentaire et composés (Pt)
CAS : 7440-43-9

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 0,01 - Pt
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity C2 Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposure Explosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

III : Weekly adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service


Analysis:

Cadmium Solu-Sert

Method: IRSST - 426
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSSTDescription
990 25-mm Solu-Sert MCE filter

Parameters:
Flow rate: 1.5 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 180 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: A surface wipe sampling is available. For more information, please contact the IRSST.
Principle: Inductively coupled plasma spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Precision (%): 3,5
Minimum reported value: 0,09 µg
Remarks: This method allows the analysis of chemical elements present in the sample without distinguishing the different chemical forms. The analytical results are expressed as total cadmium.
IRSST. "Détermination de la concentration des métaux dans l'air par ICP-MS avec prélèvement effectué sur filtre encapsulé digérable : Solu-Sert". Méthode 426.

Cadmium Solu-Sert

Method: IRSST - 426
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSSTDescription
992 37-mm Solu-Sert MCE filter

Parameters:
Flow rate: 1.5 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 180 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: A surface wipe sampling is available. For more information, please contact the IRSST.
Principle: Inductively coupled plasma spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Precision (%): 3,5
Minimum reported value: 0,09 µg
Remarks: This method allows the analysis of chemical elements present in the sample without distinguishing the different chemical forms. The analytical results are expressed as total cadmium.
IRSST. "Détermination de la concentration des métaux dans l'air par ICP-MS avec prélèvement effectué sur filtre encapsulé digérable : Solu-Sert". Méthode 426.