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1-Methoxy-2-propyl acetate
- CAS number
- 108-65-6
- Also known as
- 1-Methoxy-2-Propanol Acetate · 1-Methoxy-2-propyl acetate (glycol ethers) · 1-Methoxy-2-propyl acetate (propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate) · 1-Methoxy-2-propyl acetate (see online Passive Sampling Guide) · 1-Methoxypropyl acetate · Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate · Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate) · Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (glycol ethers) · Propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (see online Passive Sampling Guide)
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 50 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 274 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 100 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 548 mg/m³ |
Notations
- Sk: can be absorbed through the skin
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 72 | Active (pump) | TD, GC | 226-358 | |
| 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-FID | 226-01 |
| MDHS 104 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | 226-01 | |
| NIOSH 2554 Glycol ethers by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Anasorb 747 tube (140/70mg) | GC-FID | 226-81A |
| OSHA 99 Propylene glycol monomethyl ethers/acetates by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | GC-FID | 226-01 |
| 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)