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Dimethylphthalate  

French name in the regulation: Phtalate de diméthyle
CAS : 131-11-3

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 5 - -
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: Dimethylphthalate

Analysis:

Phtalate de diméthyle

Method: IRSST - 391
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSSTDescription
912 Cellulose nitrate filter 37 mm

Parameters:
Flow rate: 1,0 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 30 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: Store in refrigerator after sampling.
Principle: High performance liquid chromatography with UV detection (HPLC-UV)
Precision (%): 1,2
Minimum reported value: 8 µg
IRSST. "Détermination des phtalates dans l'air des lieux de travail". Méthode 391. Non publiée.