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bis (Chloromethyl) ether  

French name in the regulation: Éther de bis (chlorométhyle)
CAS : 542-88-1

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 0,001 0,0047 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity C1 Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposure Explosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

III : Weekly adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: bis (Chloromethyl) ether

Analysis:

Ether de bis (chlorométhyle)

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - 10
Sampling device: Two glass fritted impingers containing a solution of methanol and 2,4,6-trichlorophenol.
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,5 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 50 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 10: Chloromethyl methyl ether (CMME) Bis- Chloromethyl ether (BCME), 1979.