IRSST - Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail

Resorcinol  

French name in the regulation: Résorcinol
CAS : 108-46-3

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 10 45 - -
STEV 20 90 - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity 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: Resorcinol

Analysis:

Résorcinol

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - PV2053
Sampling device: Versatile OVS-7 tube with XAD-7 and a glass fiber filter
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1 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)
OSHA, Chemical information Manual, PV2053, Resorcinol, 1994.