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Dinitrotoluene  

French name in the regulation: Dinitrotoluène
CAS : 25321-14-6

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 0,2 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity C3 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: Dinitrotoluene

Analysis:

Dinitrotoluène

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - 44
Sampling device: Modified Tenax-GC tube
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 60 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)
OSHA Analytical Methods Manual, Method 44: 2,4-Dinitrotoluene (DNT), 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene (TNT), 1983.