Hazard search
3-Methyl-1-butanol
- CAS number
- 123-51-3
- Also known as
- 1-Hydroxy-3-methylbutane · 3-Methylbutan-1-ol · Isoamyl alcohol · Isoamyl alcohol (alcohols combined) · Isoamyl alcohol (alcohols III) · Isoamyl alcohol (see online Passive Sampling Guide) · Isopentyl alcohol
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 100 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 366 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 125 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 458 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 | 575-001 575-002 |
| 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 | |
| NIOSH 1402 Alcohols by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | GC-FID | 226-01 |
| NIOSH 1405 Alcohols by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | GC-FID | 226-01 |
| Non-agency Isoamyl alcohol by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec detector tube | 810-117 | |
| 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)