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Benzidine (production)  

French name in the regulation: Benzidine (production)
CAS : 92-87-5

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: Benzidine (production)

Analysis:

Benzidine (production)

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - 65
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: The filter must be transferred and stored in a container of water until analysis. Contact the IRSST before sampling.
Principle: Gas chromatography with electron-capture detection (GC-ECD)
OSHA Analytical Methods Manual. Method 65. BENZIDINE, 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine, 2,4- et 2,6-Toluenediamine. 1989.