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Octachloronaphthalene  

French name in the regulation: Octachloronaphtalène
CAS : 2234-13-1

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 0,1 - -
STEV - 0,3 - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

III : Weekly adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Octachloronaphthalene

Analysis:

Octachloronaphtalène

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - S97
Sampling device: Mixed cellulose ester filter
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 30 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, 2nd ed., Method S97 : Octachloronaphtalene, 1978.