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5-Methyl-3-heptanone
- CAS number
- 541-85-5
- Also known as
- 5-Methyl-3-heptanone (ketones II) · 5-Methyl-3-heptanone (see online Passive Sampling Guide) · 5-methylheptan-3-one · 5-Methylheptane-3-one · Ethyl amyl ketone · Ethyl sec-amyl ketone
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 10 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 53 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 20 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 107 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 | 575-002 575-001 |
| 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 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 | |
| Non-agency VOCs by solvent desorption and GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Passive | Passive sampler | 575-001 575-002 | |
| Other | Passive | GC-FID | 575-001 | |
| 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)