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Chloroacetaldehyde  

French name in the regulation: Aldéhyde chloroacétique
CAS : 107-20-0
Synonyms: Chloroacétaldéhyde

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - - - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling 1 3,2 - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

1A : No adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Chloroacetaldehyde

Analysis:

Aldéhyde chloroacétique

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - 76
Sampling device: Silica gel tube 520/260 mg
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,5 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 7,5 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: The samples must be stored in the freezer until analysis. Contact the IRSST before sampling.
Principle: Gas chromatography with electron-capture detection (GC-ECD)
OSHA Chemical Information Manual. OSHA 76 Chloroacetaldehyde, 1989.