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Diisobutyl ketone  

French name in the regulation: Diisobutyl cétone
CAS : 108-83-8
Synonyms: Dimethyl-2,6 heptanone-4

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 25 145 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

1B : No adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Diisobutyl ketone

Analysis:

Diisobutyl cétone

Method: IRSST - 252-1
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: -
Principle: Gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID)
Precision (%): 1,5
Minimum reported value: 30 µg
IRSST. "Analyse du diisobutylcétone dans l'air". Méthode 252-1. Méthodes analytiques. Montréal: IRSST, 1991.