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1-Propanol
- CAS number
- 71-23-8
- Also known as
- ethyl carbinol · n-Propanol · n-Propanol (propyl alcohol) · n-Propanol (propyl alcohol) (see online Passive Sampling Guide) · n-Propyl alcohol · n-Propyl alcohol (alcohols combined) · n-Propyl alcohol (alcohols II) · Propan-1-ol · Propyl alcohol · Propyl alcohol (n-propanol)
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 200 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 500 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 250 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 625 mg/m³ |
Notations
- Sk: can be absorbed through the skin
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 72 VOCs by thermal desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Chromosorb 106 thermal desorption tube (300mg) | 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 | |
| MDHS 104 VOCs by thermal desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Chromosorb 106 TD tube (300mg) | 226-358 | |
| NIOSH 1401 Alcohols II by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | GC-FID | 226-01 |
| NIOSH 1405 Alcohols Combined by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | GC-FID | 226-01 |
| OSHA 5001 Organic Vapour Sampling Group 2 (OVSG-2) by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Set of two Anasorb 747 tubes (400mg & 200mg) | GC-FID | 226-82 222-3L-1 |
| EPA TO-17 Volatile Organic Compounds by thermal desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Two Thermal Desorption tubes | TD, GC | 226-350 226-347 224-26-02 224-26-CPC |
| Non-agency Propyl alcohol by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec detector tube | 810-113 | |
| 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)