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2-Heptanone
- CAS number
- 110-43-0
- Also known as
- 2-Heptanone (methyl n-amyl ketone) · 2-Heptanone (methyl n-amyl ketone) (Ketones II ) · Heptan-2-one · Methyl amyl ketone · Methyl n-amyl ketone (2-heptanone) · Methyl pentyl ketone · Methyl-n-amyl ketone · Methyl-n-amyl ketone (2-heptanone) (Ketones II) · Methyl-n-amyl ketone (2-heptanone) (see online Passive Sampling Guide)
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 50 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 237 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 100 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 475 mg/m³ |
Notations
- Sk: can be absorbed through the skin
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 88 VOCs by solvent desorption & GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Passive | Passive sampler | GC-FID | 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 or thermal desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | 226-01 | |
| NIOSH 1301 Ketones by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | GC-FID | 226-01 |
| NIOSH 2553 Ketones by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Anasorb CMS tube (150/75mg) | GC-FID | |
| EPA TO-17 Toxic Organic Compounds by thermal desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Thermal desorption tube | 226-300 | |
| 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)