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Vinyl chloride (monomer)  

French name in the regulation: Chlorure de vinyle (monomère)
CAS : 75-01-4
Synonyms: Chloroéthylène

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 1 2,6 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity C1 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: Vinyl chloride (monomer)

Analysis:

Chlorure de vinyle (monomère)

Method: IRSST - 86-2
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSSTDescription
2120 Activated charcoal tube 100/50 mg

Parameters:
Flow rate: Max: 0,05 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 5 L
STEL sampling volume: 0,75 L
Remarks: This substance must be specifically sampled.
Principle: Gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID)
Precision (%): 1,0
Minimum reported value: 0,64 µg
IRSST. "Analyse du chlorure de vinyle". Méthode 86-2. IRSST, 1995.