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Phthalic anhydride (IFV)  

French name in the regulation: Anhydride phtalique (IFV)
CAS : 85-44-9

Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation

Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm mg/m3 f/cc Notes
TWAEV - 0,002 - IFV
STEV - 0,005 - -
Ceiling - - - -
Carcinogenicity Sensitizer R,D
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: Phthalic anhydride(IFV)

Analysis:

Anhydride phtalique

Recommended method by the IRSST:
Method: OSHA - 90
Sampling device: Two pretreated glass fiber filters
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 75 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks: The recommended method for Phthalic anhydride is suitable for both vapor and aerosol phases. The aerosol phase might be underestimated because the efficiency of the sampling device does not match inhalable fraction definition. For more information, please contact the IRSST. 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 mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS)
OSHA Analytical Methods Manual, Phthalic Anhydride, Method 90, 1991.