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ß-Naphthylamine  

French name in the regulation: ß-Naphthylamine
CAS : 91-59-8

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - - - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity C1 Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposure Explosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

III : Weekly adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: ß-Naphthylamine

Analysis:

bêta-Naphthylamine

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - 93
Sampling device: Two glass fiber filters impregnated with sulfuric acid.
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 100 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: At the end of sampling, the filters must be transferred and stored in a container of water. Contact the IRSST before sampling.
Principle: Gas chromatography with electron-capture detection (GC-ECD)
OSHA Analytical Methods Manual. Method 93, 4-aminodiphenyl, alpha- and bêta-Naphthylamine, 1992.