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Acrolein
- CAS number
- 107-02-8
- Also known as
- 2-Propenal · Acrolein (acrylaldehyde) · Acrolein (Aldehydes, Screening) · Acrylaldehyde · Acrylic aldehyde
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 0.02 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 0.05 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 0.05 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 0.12 mg/m³ |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIOSH 2501 Acrolein by GC -NSD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Coated XAD-2 tube (120/60mg) | GC-NPD | 226-118 |
| NIOSH 2539 Aldehydes (screening) by GC-FID /MS Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Coated XAD-2 tube (120/60mg) | GC-FID & GC-MS | 226-118 |
| OSHA 52 Acrolein and Formaldehyde by GC -NSD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Treated XAD-2 tube (150/75mg) | GC-NPD | 226-117 |
| Non-agency Acrolein by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec detector tube | 810-93 |
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)