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Phosphoric acid  

French name in the regulation: Acide phosphorique
CAS : 7664-38-2

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 1 - -
STEV - 3 - -
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: Phosphoric acid

Analysis:

Phosphoric acid

Method: IRSST - 414
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSSTDescription
975 Quartz filter and vial

Parameters:
Flow rate: 2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 420 L
STEL sampling volume: 30 L
Remarks: The cassette consists of a 37 mm quartz fibers filter that will collect the acids in particulate form and mists. The samples are stable for 7 days at 25°C and 28 days at 4°C. The recommended method needs a minimum of 3 field blanks.
Principle: Ion chromatography with conductivity detection (IC-CD)
Precision (%): 1,2
Minimum reported value: 5 µg
Remarks: All the phosphate ions not originating from the acid can cause a positive interference. Analytical results are expressed as phosphoric acid.
IRSST. "Détermination des acides inorganiques non-volatils (H2SO4 et H3PO4) par chromatographie ionique". Méthode 414. Publiée.