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Trichlorofluoromethane  

French name in the regulation: Trichlorofluorométhane
CAS : 75-69-4
Synonyms: Flurotrichlorométhane; Fréon 11

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - - - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling 1000 5620 - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

1A : No adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Trichlorofluoromethane

Analysis:

Trichlorofluorométhane

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - 1006
Sampling device: Activated charcoal tube 400/200 mg
Parameters:
Flow rate: Max: 0,05 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 4 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)
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods. 4th ed., Method 1006: Fluorotrichloromethane, 1994.