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1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene  

French name in the regulation: Trichloro-1,2,4 benzène
CAS : 120-82-1

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - - - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling 5 37 - -
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: 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Analysis:

Trichloro-1,2,4 benzène

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - 5517
Sampling device: Polytetrafluoroethylene (teflon) filter in series with an XAD-2 tube
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,01-0,2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 10 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)
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods. 4th ed., Method 5517: Polychlorobenzenes, 1994.