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1,2-Dibromoethane
- CAS number
- 106-93-4
- Also known as
- 1,2-Dibromoethane (ethylene dibromide) · Ethylene dibromide · Ethylene dibromide (1,2-dibromoethane)
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 0.5 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 3.9 mg/m³ |
Notations
- Carc: carcinogen
- Sk: can be absorbed through the skin
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 88 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Passive | Passive sampler | GC-FID | 575-001 575-002 |
| MDHS 96 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | GC-ECD | 226-01 |
| NIOSH 1008 Ethylene dibromide by GC -EDC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | GC-ECD | 226-01 |
| OSHA 02 Ethylene dibromide by GC-ECD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | GC-ECD | 226-01 |
| ASTM D 5466 | GC-MS | |||
| Non-agency Ethylene dibromide by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec detector tube | 810-136H 810-136L | |
| Other | Passive | GC-FID | 575-001 | |
| Other | Passive | GC-FID | 575-002 |
Methods and limits as published by their agencies and summarised by SKC; check the current method and the limit that applies to you before sampling.
Source: SKC Ltd (UK), Hazard Search, used with SKC's permission (opens in a new tab); SKC Inc. (USA), Sampling Guides, used with SKC's permission (opens in a new tab)