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o-Chlorobenzylidene malononitrile  

French name in the regulation: o-Chlorobenzylidène malononitrile
CAS : 2698-41-1

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - - - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling 0,05 0,39* - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer S
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

1A : No adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: o-Chlorobenzylidene malononitrile

Analysis:

o-Chlorobenzylidène malononitrile

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - P&CAM304
Sampling device: Polytetrafluoroethylene filter in series with a Tenax-GC tube
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1,5 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 90 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: High performance liquid chromatography with UV detection (HPLC-UV)
Remarks: The recommended method allows analysis of the substance but is not sensitive enough for an adequate comparison to the permissible exposure value.
NIOSH, MethodP&CAM304 : o-Chlorobenzylidène Malononitrile, 1979.
Following the amendment of Appendix 1 of the Quebec Regulation respecting occupational health and safety (RSST, RLRQ, c. S-2.1, r. 13), part of Quebec Occupational Health and Safety Act, which came into effect on March 26, 2020, the TWAEV, STEL and Ceiling values for certain substances are now expressed in ppm. For these substances, the IRSST performed the conversion calculations to express these TWAEV, TWA and Ceiling values in mg/m3, which thus appears in its Sampling Guide for Air Contaminants in the Workplace (Guide d'échantillonnage des contaminants de l'air en milieu de travail ) and the associated Substance Data Sheets. However, it is imperative to refer to the values expressed in the RSST which are legally binding.