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Phosphorus trichloride  

French name in the regulation: Phosphore, trichlorure de
CAS : 7719-12-2

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 0,2 1,1 - -
STEV 0,5 2,8 - -
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: Phosphorus trichloride

Analysis:

Phosphore, trichlorure de

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - 6402
Sampling device: Glass fritted tip impinger containing deionized water
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,05-0,2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 100 L
STEL sampling volume: 3 L
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: Colorimetry (Colo)
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, 4th ed., Method 6402 : Phosphorous Trichloride, 1994.