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1,2-Dichloroethane  

French name in the regulation: Dichloro-1,2 éthane
CAS : 107-06-2
Synonyms: Chlorure d'éthylène

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 1 4 - -
STEV 2 8 - -
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: 1,2-Dichloroethane

Analysis:

Dichloro-1,2 éthane

Method: IRSST - 173-1
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSSTDescription
2120 Activated charcoal tube 100/50 mg

Parameters:
Flow rate: Max: 0,2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 20 L
STEL sampling volume: 3 L
Remarks: 1,2-dichloroethane must be specifically sampled due to a specific desorption solvent.
Principle: Gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID)
Precision (%): 5,0
Minimum reported value: 8,1 µg
IRSST. "Analyse du dichloroéthane-1,2". Méthode 173-1. Méthodes analytiques. Montréal: IRSST, 1995.