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Ethylenediamine  

French name in the regulation: Diamino-1,2 éthane
CAS : 107-15-3
Synonyms: Éthylène diamine

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 10 25 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer S
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

III : Weekly adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Ethylenediamine

Analysis:

Diamino-1,2 éthane

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - 60
Sampling device: XAD-2 tube impregnated with 1-naphthylisothiocyanate (NIT)
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,1 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 10 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: High performance liquid chromatography with UV detection (HPLC-UV)
OSHA Analytical Methods Manual, EDA, DETA,TETA, Method 60, 1986.