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o-Toluidine  

French name in the regulation: o-Toluidine
CAS : 95-53-4

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 2 8,8 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity C2 Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposure Explosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

IV : Daily or weekly adjustment ( the more stringent of the two)

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: o-Toluidine

Analysis:

o-Toluidine

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - 73
Sampling device: Two glass fiber filters impregnated with sulfuric acid
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1 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: Gas chromatography with electron-capture detection (GC-ECD)
Remarks: Any compound that reacts with the sulfuric acid may cause interferences.
OSHA Analytical Methods Manual. Method 73: o-Toluidine, m-Toluidine, p-Toluidine, 1988.