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2-Pentanone
- CAS number
- 107-87-9
- Also known as
- 2-Pentanone (Ketones I) · 2-Pentanone (methyl propyl ketone) · 2-Pentanone (methyl propyl ketone) (Ketones I) · 2-Pentanone (methyl propyl ketone) (see online Passive Sampling Guide) · Ethyl acetone · Methyl propyl ketone · Methyl propyl ketone (2-pentanone) · Methyl propyl ketone (2-pentanone) (see online Passive Sampling Guide) · Methyl propyl ketone (Ketones I) · Pentan-2-one
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 200 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 716 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 250 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 895 mg/m³ |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 88 VOCs by solvent desorption and 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 1300 Ketones by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | GC-FID | 226-01 |
| NIOSH 2555 Ketones by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Anasorb CMS tube (150/75mg) | GC-FID | |
| Other | Passive | GC-FID | 575-001 575-002 |
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)