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Paraquat, as the cation (Pr)  

French name in the regulation: Paraquat, en tant que cation (Pr)
CAS : 4685-14-7

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 0,1 - Pr
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

Undetermined

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Paraquat, as the cation(Pr)

Analysis:

Paraquat, as the cation

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - 5003
Sampling device: Polytetrafluoroethylene (teflon) filter
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1,7 (nylon) 2,75 (GS3) L/min
TWA sampling volume: 200 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: This substance is not analyzed by our laboratories. It might be possible that the analysis is performed by another laboratory. Please contact the IRSST before sampling. A cyclone is required for sampling.
Principle: High performance liquid chromatography with UV detection (HPLC-UV)
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods. 4th ed. Method 5003 : Paraquat, 1994.