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ANTU (alpha-Naphthylthiourea)  

French name in the regulation: ANTU (alpha-Napthyl thiourée)
CAS : 86-88-4
Synonyms: alpha-Napthylthiourée

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 0,3 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

II : Daily adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: ANTU (alpha-Naphthylthiourea)

Analysis:

ANTU (alpha-Napthyl thiourée)

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - S276
Sampling device: Polytetrafluoroethylene (teflon) filter
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1,5-2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 480 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: High performance liquid chromatography with UV detection (HPLC-UV)
NIOSH Method S276 : ANTU. 1978.