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Isopropoxyethanol  

French name in the regulation: Isopropoxyéthanol
CAS : 109-59-1

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 25 106 - -
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: Isopropoxyethanol

Analysis:

Isopropoxyéthanol

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - 07
Sampling device: Activated charcoal tube 100/50mg
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,1 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 10 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 flame ionization detection (GC-FID)
Remarks: OSHA method 07 is for organic vapours and can be adapted to isopropoxyethanol.
OSHA, Analytical Methods Manual, Organic vapors, Method 07, 2000.