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

Zirconium [7440-67-7] and compounds (as Zr)  

French name in the regulation: Zirconium [7440-67-7] et ses composés

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 5 - -
STEV - 10 - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

1C : No adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service


Analysis:

Zirconium (exprimé en Zr)

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: 30 L
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: Fluoride, chloride, ammonium, sulfate and nitrate salts and nickel bromide may cause interferences during the analysis.
OSHA Analytical Methods Manual. Method ID121. Metals & metalloid particulates in workplace atmosphere, 2002.