IRSST - Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail

Benzoyl peroxide  

French name in the regulation: Peroxyde de benzoyle
CAS : 94-36-0

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

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

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

1B : No adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Benzoyl peroxide

Analysis:

Peroxyde de benzoyle

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - 5009
Sampling device: Mixed cellulose ester filter
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1-3 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 400 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: Contact the IRSST before sampling. Keep the sampled cold during transport. Loss of 9% after one week at 25°C.
Principle: High performance liquid chromatography with UV detection (HPLC-UV)
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods. 4th ed. Method 5009 : Benzoyl Peroxide. Cincinnati, NIOSH, 1994.