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Gasoline  

French name in the regulation: Essence (Gazoline)
CAS : 8006-61-9

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 300 890 - -
STEV 500 1480 - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity C3 Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

II : Daily adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Gasoline

Analysis:

Essence (Gazoline)

Method: IRSST - 304-1
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSSTDescription
2120 Activated charcoal tube 100/50 mg

Parameters:
Flow rate: Max: 0,2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 10 L
STEL sampling volume: 3 L
Principle: Gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID)
Precision (%): 1,0
Minimum reported value: 450 µg
IRSST. "Analyse de l'essence (gazoline)". Méthode 304-1. Méthode non publiée.