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Methane  

French name in the regulation: Méthane
CAS : 74-82-8

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - - - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiant Percutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

1C : No adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Methane

Analysis:

Méthane

Method: IRSST - 9-C
Sampling device:
Parameters:
Flow rate: -
TWA sampling volume: -
STEL sampling volume: -
Principle: Combustible gas detector (DRI-EX)
Remarks: A DRI is used for measuring combustible gases in terms of percentage of their lower explosive limit. In the paper version of the guide, refer to the note about simple asphyxiants. The reference method corresponds to calibration of the direct-reading instrument (DRI).
IRSST. "Étalonnage d'un instrument à lecture directe pour la mesure des gaz combustibles dans l'air". Méthode 9-C. Méthodes d'étalonnage. Montréal: IRSST, 1995.