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1,2-Dichloropropane
- CAS number
- 78-87-5
- Also known as
- 1,2-Dichloropropane (propylene dichloride) · Propylene dichloride · Propylene dichloride (1,2-dichloro propane) · Propylene dichloride (1,2-dichloro propane) (see online Passive Sampling Guide)
UK workplace exposure limits
Our data hold no UK limit for this substance.
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 88 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Passive | Anasorb CSC (350 mg) or Anasorb® 747 (500 mg) passive sampler | 575-001 575-002 | |
| MDHS 96 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Anasorb 747 tube(140/70mg) | 226-81A | |
| NIOSH 1013 Propylene dichloride by GC-ECD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Anasorb 747 tube (140/70mg) | GC-ECN | 226-81A |
| ASTM D 5466 | GC-MS | |||
| Non-agency Propylene dichloride by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec detector tube | 810-131LA | |
| Non-agency VOCs by solvent extraction and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Passive | Anasorb CSC (500mg) passive sampler | 690-105 | |
| Non-agency VOCs by thermal desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Passive | Anasorb GBC1 (370mg) or Chromosorb 106 (285 mg) passive sampler | 690-101 690-103 | |
| Other | Passive | GC-FID | 575-001 | |
| Other | Passive | GC-FID | 575-002 | |
| Other | Passive | TD, GC | 690-101 690-103 | |
| Other | Passive | GC-FID | 690-105 | |
| Other Internal | Passive | TD, GC | 690-101 690-103 | |
| Other Internal | Passive | GC-FID | 690-105 |
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)