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1,6-Hexamethylene diisocyanate homopolymer
- CAS number
- 28182-81-2
- Also known as
- Hexamethylene diisocyanate, oligomers · Poly(hexamethylene diisocyanate) · Polymeric HDI
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 0.02 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 0.07 mg/m³ |
Notations
- Sen: can cause sensitisation
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 25/4 Organic Isocyanates in air (aerosols) by HPLC -EC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Midget impinger & coated glass fibre filter | 225-36-4 225-22 225-1109 | |
| MDHS 25/4 Organic Isocyanates in air (vapours only) by HPLC -EC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Stainless Steel IOM with coated glass fibre filter | 225-79A | |
| MDHS 25/4 Organic Isocyanates in air (aerosols per Appendix 2) by HPLC -EC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Stainless Steel IOM with coated glass fibre filter | 225-79A | |
| OSHA 5002 Organic Vapour Sampling Group 3-diisocyanates- by UHPLC-FD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Glass fibre filter & support pad in open-face cassette | HPLC-UV or HPLC-FD | 225-9002 225-9013 225-1 |
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)