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2-Nitropropane
- CAS number
- 79-46-9
- Also known as
- 2-NP · Dimethylnitromethane · Isonitropropane · sec-Nitropropane · β-Nitropropane
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 5 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 18 mg/m³ |
Notations
- Carc: carcinogen
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) | Chromosorb 106 tube (100/50mg) | GC-FID | 226-110 |
| NIOSH 2528 2-Nitropropane by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Chromosorb 106 tube (100/50mg) | GC-FID | 226-110 |
| OSHA 15 2-Nitropropane by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Coated Chromosorb 106 tube (100/50mg) | ||
| OSHA 46 1- and 2-Nitropropane by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | XAD-4 tube (80/40mg) | GC-FID | 226-93 |
| Non-agency 2-Nitropropane by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec Pyrotec tube | 810-52 |
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)