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Pentachlorophenol  

French name in the regulation: Pentachlorophénol
CAS : 87-86-5

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 0,5 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity C2 Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposure Explosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

III : Weekly adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Pentachlorophenol

Analysis:

Pentachlorophénol

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - 39
Sampling device: Two XAD-7 tubes in series 226-97
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0.2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 48 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)
OSHA analytical Methods Manual, Method 39: Pentachlorophenol, 1982.