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Chloropicrin  

French name in the regulation: Chloropicrine
CAS : 76-06-2
Synonyms: Nitrotrichlorométhane; Trichloronitrométhane

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 0,1 0,67 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

II : Daily adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Chloropicrin

Analysis:

Chloropicrine

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - PV2103
Sampling device: Two XAD-4 80/40 mg tubes in series
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 5 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 electron-capture detection (GC-ECD)
OSHA, Analytical Methods Manual, PV2103, Chloropicrin, 1991.