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2-chloropropionic acid  

French name in the regulation: Acide chloro-2 propionique
CAS : 598-78-7

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 0,1 0,44 - -
STEV - - - -
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: 2-chloropropionic acid

Analysis:

Acide chloro-2 propionique

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - 2008
Sampling device: Silica gel tube 100/50 mg
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,05-0,2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 100 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: Ion chromatography with conductivity detection (IC-CD)
Remarks: Stable for at least 7 days at 25°C and 32 days at 4°C
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, 4th ed., Method 2008 : Chloroacetic Acid, 1994.