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Acetylene tetrabromide
- CAS number
- 79-27-6
- Also known as
- 1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane · 1,1,2,2-Tetrabromomethane · Acetylene tetrabromide (1,1,2,2-tetrabromoethane) · Muthmanns liquid · TBE · Tetrabromoacetylene
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 0.5 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 7.2 mg/m³ |
Notations
- Sk: can be absorbed through the skin
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) | Silica gel tube (150/75mg) | GC-FID | 226-10 |
| NIOSH 2003 1,1,2,2-Tetrabromide by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Silica gel tube (150/75mg) | GC-FID | 226-10 |
| Non-agency 1,1,2,2-Tetrabromoethane by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec detector tube | 810-135L |
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)