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meta-Phenylenediamine  

French name in the regulation: Phénylènediamine (méta-)
CAS : 108-45-2

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

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

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

III : Weekly adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: meta-Phenylenediamine

Analysis:

Phénylènediamine (méta-)

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - 87
Sampling device: Two glass fiber filters treated with 0.26N 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: High performance liquid chromatography with UV detection (HPLC-UV)
Remarks: Sample is stable for 15 days at ambient temperature.
OSHA Analytical Methods Method 87.: m-,o- and p-Phenylenediamine. Salt Lake City: OSHA, 1991.