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Ethylene chlorohydrin  

French name in the regulation: Alcool chloro-2 éthylique
CAS : 107-07-3
Synonyms: Chloro-2 éthanol; Éthylène chlorhydrine

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - - - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling 1 3,3 - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

1A : No adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Ethylene chlorohydrin

Analysis:

Alcool chloro-2 éthylique

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - 2513
Sampling device: Activated charcoal tube 100/50 mg
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0.01-0.2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 35 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: This substance is not analyzed by our laboratories. It might be possible that the analysis be performed by another laboratory. Please contact the IRSST before sampling.
Principle: Gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID)
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods. 4th ed. Method 2513 : Ethylene Chlorohydrin, 1994.