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alpha-Chloroacetophenone  

French name in the regulation: Alpha-Chloroacétophénone
CAS : 532-27-4
Synonyms: Chloro-2 phényl-1 éthanone; Chlorure de phénacyle

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 0,05 0,32 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

1B : No adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: alpha-Chloroacetophenone

Analysis:

Alpha-Chloroacétophénone

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - IMIS0618
Sampling device: Silica gel tube 100/50 mg
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 10 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)
OSHA, Chemical Information Manual. IMIS0618. Alpha-Chloroacétophénone, 2000.