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2-Chloroethanol
- CAS number
- 107-07-3
- Also known as
- 2-Chloroethanol (ethylene chlorohydrin) · 2-Chloroethyl alcohol · Ethylene chlorohydrin · Glycol chlorohydrin · Glycol chlorohydrin (see ethylene chlorohydrin) · β-Chloroethanol
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 15-minute STEL | 1 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 3.4 mg/m³ |
Notations
- Sk: can be absorbed through the skin
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 96 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Varies; see method | GC-FID | 226-81A |
| NIOSH 2513 Ethylene chlorohydrin by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Anasorb 747 tube (140/70mg) | GC-FID | 226-81A |
| Non-agency 2-Chloroethanol by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec detector tube | 810-111L | |
| Other |
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)