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Hexachlorobenzene  

French name in the regulation: Hexachlorobenzène
CAS : 118-74-1

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 0,002 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity C3 Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

III : Weekly adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Hexachlorobenzene

Analysis:

Hexachlorobenzène

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - 67
Sampling device: OVS-2 tube with XAD-2 and glass fiber filter
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 480 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 electron-capture detection (GC-ECD)
Remarks: OSHA 67 method is for chlordane and can be adapted to this substance.
OSHA Analytical Methods Manual, Method 67: Chlordane, 1987.