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1,3-Butadiene  

French name in the regulation: Butadiène-1,3
CAS : 106-99-0

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 2 4,4 - -
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: 1,3-Butadiene

Analysis:

Butadiène-1,3

Method: IRSST - 171-1
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSSTDescription
2189 Activated charcoal with TBC

Parameters:
Flow rate: Max: 0,075 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 10 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: 1,3-Butadiene must be sampled specifically due to the sampling device used. This method cannot be used if there is presence of a mixture of C3 to C5 hydrocarbons because of chromatographic interferences. An alternative method is available. Please contact the IRSST prior to sampling.
Principle: Gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID)
Minimum reported value: 4,4 µg
IRSST. "Analyse du butadiène-1,3". Méthode 171-1. IRSST, 1995.