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Hexamethyl phosphoramide  

French name in the regulation: Hexaméthylphosphoramide
CAS : 680-31-9

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - - - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity C2 Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposure Explosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

III : Weekly adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Hexamethyl phosphoramide

Analysis:

Hexaméthylphosphoramide

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - 5600
Sampling device: OVS-2 tube with XAD-2 and glass fiber filter
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,2-1 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 flame photometric detection (GC-FPD)
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, 4th ed, Method 5600: Organophosphorus pesticides, 1994.