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3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine  

French name in the regulation: Dichloro-3,3' benzidine
CAS : 91-94-1

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - - - -
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: 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine

Analysis:

Dichloro-3,3' benzidine

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - 5509
Sampling device: Glass fiber filter
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 100 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 Manual of Analytical Methods, 4th ed., Method 5509 : Benzidine, 1994.