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According to Decree 280-2024 published on February 28, 2024, in the Gazette officielle du Québec, the amendment to the Appendix 1 of the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety (RSST, RLRQ, c. S-2.1, r. 13) will come into force on March 14, 2024. These regulatory changes have not yet been incorporated into the current Substance Data Sheets of the Sampling Guide for Air Contaminants in the Workplace. An update is currently underway and will be available as soon as possible. Consequently, the information contained in the data sheets of substances modified or added in Decree 280-2024 is partially inaccurate or incomplete. Please consult our infoLABO (in French only) for more details. Please contact our client service: [email protected] for further information.

Phosphorus pentachloride  

French name in the regulation: Phosphore, pentachlorure de
CAS : 10026-13-8

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV 0,1 0,85 - -
STEV - - - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer
Simple asphyxiantPercutaneous
Prohibited useProhibited recirculation
Minimum exposureExplosion hazard
Ototoxic

TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules

1B : No adjustment

CNESST – Toxicological Index Service

Consult REPTOX file: Phosphorus pentachloride

Analysis:

Phosphore, pentachlorure de

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - IMIS2091
Sampling device: Polyvinyl chloride filter in series with a glass fritted tip impinger containing 15 mL of deionized water
Parameters:
Flow rate: 0,2 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 48 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: The use of a stainless steel filter support (#SKC SCN225-26) is suggested. The filter is thrown away after sampling. Contact the IRSST before sampling.
Principle: Colorimetry (Colo)
OSHA, Chemical Information Manual. IMIS2091: Phosphorus Pentachloride, 1993.