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2-Aminoethanol  

French name in the regulation: Amino-2 éthanol
CAS : 141-43-5
Synonyms: Éthanolamine

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 3 7,5 - -
STEV 6 15 - -
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: 2-Aminoethanol

Analysis:

Amino-2 éthanol

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - 60
Sampling device: XAD-2 tube 80/40 mg impregnated NIT
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,1 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 10 L
STEL sampling volume: 3 L
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.
Principle: High performance liquid chromatography with UV detection (HPLC-UV)
OSHA, Analytical Methods Manual, Method 60, Ethylenediamine (EDA) Diethylenetriamine (DETA) Triethylenetetramine (TETA), 1986.