Arsenic, elemental [7440-38-2], and inorganic compounds (except Arsine)

French name in the regulation: Arsenic, élémentaire [7440-38-2] et composés inorganiques (sauf l'arsine)

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)

	ppm	mg/m³	f/cc	Notes
TWAEV	-	0,01	-	-
STEV	-	-	-	-
Ceiling	-	-	-	-

Carcinogenicity	C1	Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiant		Percutaneous
Prohibited use		Prohibited recirculation
Minimum exposure		Explosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

III : Weekly adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Arsenic, elemental [7440-38-2], and inorganic compounds (except Arsine)

Analysis:

Arsenic Solu-Sert

Method: IRSST - 426

Sampling protocol

Sampling device:
Sampling media required:

#IRSST	Description
990	25-mm Solu-Sert MCE filter

Parameters:
Flow rate: 1.5 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 360 L
STEL sampling volume: -

Principle: Inductively coupled plasma spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Precision (%): 4,7
Minimum reported value: 0,18 µg
Remarks: This method allows the analysis of chemical elements present in the sample without distinguishing the different chemical forms. The analytical results are expressed as total arsenic.

Reference

IRSST. "Détermination de la concentration des métaux dans l'air par ICP-MS avec prélèvement effectué sur filtre encapsulé digérable : Solu-Sert". Méthode 426.