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N-Nitrosodimethylamine  

French name in the regulation: N-Nitrosodiméthylamine
CAS : 62-75-9

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - - - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity C2 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: N-Nitrosodimethylamine

Analysis:

N-Nitrosodiméthylamine (NDMA)

Method: IRSST - 371
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSSTDescription
2210 Florisil tube with pre-tube

Parameters:
Flow rate: 1-2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 1000 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: The recommended sampling volume is 400 to 1000 litres. The samples can be kept for 4 weeks in the dark at 4°C.The simulltaneous determination of 8 nitrosamines can be done on the same tube.
Principle: Gas chromatography with nitrogen-phosphorus detection (GC-NPD)
Precision (%): 3,3
Minimum reported value: 0,04 µg
IRSST. "Analyse des nitrosamines dans l'air". Méthode 371. Non publiée.