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Nickel and inorganic compounds, Soluble compounds (as Ni) (Pi)  

French name in the regulation: Nickel et composés inorganiques, Composés solubles (Pi)

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 0,1 - Pi
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


Analysis:

Nickel, soluble compounds (as Ni)

Method: IRSST - 374
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSSTDescription
901 Plastic IOM PVC, 25 mm, 5 µm

Parameters:
Flow rate: 2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 180 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: A surface wipe sampling is available. For more information, please contact the IRSST.
Principle: Inductively coupled plasma spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Minimum reported value: 1 µg
Remarks: Partially validated method.
IRSST. "Détermination des composés solubles dans l'air par ICP-MS". Méthode 374. Non publiée.