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Stibine (as Sb)  

French name in the regulation: Stibine
CAS : 7803-52-3
Synonyms: Hydrogène antimonié

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 0,1 0,51 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

IV : Daily or weekly adjustment ( the more stringent of the two)

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Stibine (as Sb)

Analysis:

Stibine (exprimé en Sb)

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - 6008
Sampling device: Silica gel tube impregnated with mercuric bichloride
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,01-0,2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 50 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: Ultraviolet and visible spectrophotometry (UV/VIS-S)
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods. 4th ed. Method 6008 : Stibine, 1994.