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September 18, 2025
1-Nitropropane
French name in the regulation:
Nitro-1 propane
CAS :
108-03-2
Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation
Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm
mg/m
3
f/cc
Notes
TWAEV
25
91
-
-
STEV
-
-
-
-
Ceiling
-
-
-
-
Carcinogenicity
Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiant
Percutaneous
Prohibited use
Prohibited recirculation
Minimum exposure
Explosion hazard
Ototoxic
TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules
III
: Weekly adjustment
CNESST – Toxicological Index Service
Consult REPTOX file:
1-Nitropropane
Analysis:
Nitro-1 propane
Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - 46
Sampling protocol
Sampling device:
XAD-4 tube 80/40 mg
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,1 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 4 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.
Analytical protocol
Principle:
Gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID)
Reference
OSHA, Chemical information Manual, method 46, 1-Nitropropane and 2-Nitropropane, 1984.
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