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

Hafnium  

French name in the regulation: Hafnium
CAS : 7440-58-6

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 0,5 - -
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: Hafnium

Analysis:

Hafnium

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - ID121
Sampling device: Mixed cellulose ester filter
Parameters:
Flow rate: 2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 960 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: Flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry (FAAS)
Remarks: Fluorine and other hafnium compounds may cause interferences during the analysis.
OSHA Analytical Methods Manual. Method ID121. Metals & metalloid particulates in workplace atmosphere, 2002.