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n-Propyl nitrate  

French name in the regulation: Nitrate de propyle normal
CAS : 627-13-4

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 25 107 - -
STEV 40 172 - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

II : Daily adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: n-Propyl nitrate

Analysis:

Nitrate de propyle normal

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - S227
Sampling device: Activated charcoal tube 100/50mg
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,2-1 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 70 L
STEL sampling volume: 15 L
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 flame ionization detection (GC-FID)
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, 2nd ed., Method S227, n-Propylnitrate, 1975.