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Ethylene glycol (vapour and mist)  

French name in the regulation: Éthylène glycol (vapeur et brouillard)
CAS : 107-21-1

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - - - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling 50 127 - -
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: Ethylene glycol (vapour and mist)

Analysis:

Ethylène glycol (vapeur et brouillard)

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - 5523
Sampling device: Versatile OVS-7 tube with XAD-7 and a glass fiber filter
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,5-2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 60 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: Gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID)
NIOSH, Manual of Analytical Methods 5523, 4th ed., Glycols, 1996.