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Diborane  

French name in the regulation: Diborane
CAS : 19287-45-7

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 0,1 0,11 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

IV : Daily or weekly adjustment ( the more stringent of the two)

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Diborane

Analysis:

Diborane

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - 6006
Sampling device: Teflon filter in series with a charcoal tube impregnated with an oxidant.
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,5-1 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 120 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: Inductively coupled plasma spectrometry (ICP-MS)
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, 4th ed. Method 6006 : Diborane, 1994.