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Tungsten and compounds, in the absence of Cobalt (Pr)  

French name in the regulation: Tungstène et ses composés, en absence de Cobalt (Pr)
CAS : 7440-33-7

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 3 - 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


Analysis:

Tungsten (respirable fraction) (as W)

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: NIOSH - 7300
Sampling device: Mixed cellulose ester filter
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1,7 (Nylon) L/min
TWA sampling volume: 204 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: A cyclone is required for sampling. 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.
Principle: Inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometer (ICP-OES)
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, 4th ed., Method 7300 : Elements (ICP), 2003.