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Phenol  

French name in the regulation: Phénol
CAS : 108-95-2
Synonyms: Acide carbolique

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 5 19 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

IV : Daily or weekly adjustment ( the more stringent of the two)

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Phenol

Analysis:

Phenol

Method: IRSST - 421
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSSTDescription
2198 Sorbant tube XAD-7 100/50 mg

Parameters:
Flow rate: 0.1-0.2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 10 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Principle: High performance liquid chromatography with UV detection (HPLC-UV)
Precision (%): 2,7
Minimum reported value: 2 µg
IRSST. "Détermination des vapeurs de phénol dans l'air". Méthode 421. Non publié