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Chlorinated camphene  

French name in the regulation: Camphène chloré
CAS : 8001-35-2
Synonyms: Toxaphène

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 0,5 - -
STEV - 1 - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity C3 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: Chlorinated camphene

Analysis:

Camphène chloré

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - 5039
Sampling device: Mixed cellulose ester filter
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,2-1 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 30 L
STEL sampling volume: 15 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: Gas chromatography with electron-capture detection (GC-ECD)
Remarks: Some pesticides may cause interferences during the analysis.
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, 4th ed., Method 5039 : Chlorinated Camphene, 1994.