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Iron pentacarbonyl  

French name in the regulation: Fer, pentacarbonyle de
CAS : 13463-40-6

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 0,1 0,23 - -
STEV 0,2 0,45 - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

II : Daily adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Iron pentacarbonyl

Analysis:

Fer, pentacarbonyle de (exprimé en Fe)

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - IMIS1521
Sampling device: Glass fritted tip impinger containing 10 mL of a mixture of hydrochloric acid and iodine-potassium iodide
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 480 L
STEL sampling volume: 15 L
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: Colorimetry (Colo)
OSHA, Chemical Information Manual. IMIS1521: Iron pentacarbonyle (as Fe), 1993.