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title: "α-Benzene hexachloride (319-84-6): sampling methods"
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Hazard search

# α-Benzene hexachloride

CAS number

319-84-6

Also known as

α-BHC · α-HCH · α-Hexachlorocyclohexane · α-Lindane

## UK workplace exposure limits

Our data hold no UK limit for this substance.

## Sampling methods

| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **ASTM D4861-23** / Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Air / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](https://www.astm.org/d4861-23.html) | Active (pump) | Low Volume PUF Tube |  | [226-92](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/skc-polyurethane-foam-puf-tubes/#part-226-92) |

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)](https://www.skcltd.com/hazard-search.html)