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Epichlorohydrin  

French name in the regulation: Épichlorohydrine
CAS : 106-89-8
Synonyms: Chloro-1 époxy-2,3 propane

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 2 7,6 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity C2 Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposure Explosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

IV : Daily or weekly adjustment ( the more stringent of the two)

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Epichlorohydrin

Analysis:

Épichlorohydrine

Method: IRSST - 223
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSSTDescription
2120 Activated charcoal tube 100/50 mg

Parameters:
Flow rate: Max: 0,2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 20 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: Epichlorohydrin must be specifically sampled due to the specific analysis performed.
Principle: Gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID)
Precision (%): 2,0
Minimum reported value: 9 µg
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