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1,2-Dibromoethane  

French name in the regulation: Dibromo-1,2 éthane
CAS : 106-93-4
Synonyms: Dibromure d'éthylène

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 20 155 - -
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

Consult REPTOX file: 1,2-Dibromoethane

Analysis:

Dibromo-1,2 éthane

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - 1008
Sampling device: Activated charcoal tube 100/50 mg
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,02-0,2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 25 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: Gas chromatography with electron-capture detection (GC-ECD)
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, 4th ed. Method 1008: Ethylene Dibromide, 1994.