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

Trimethylamine  

French name in the regulation: Triméthylamine
CAS : 75-50-3

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 5 12 - -
STEV 15 36 - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

1B : No adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Trimethylamine

Analysis:

Triméthylamine

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - PV2060
Sampling device: XAD-7 tube traited with phosphoric acid
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,1-0,2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 20 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 flame ionization detection (GC-FID)
OSHA Chemical Information Manual, PV2060, Triethylamine and Trimethylamine, 1993.