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Arsine
- CAS number
- 7784-42-1
- Also known as
- Arsenic trihydride · Hydrogen arsenide
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 0.05 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 0.16 mg/m³ |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIOSH 6001 Arsine by AAS -GF Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | AAS-GF | 226-01 222-3-1 |
| OSHA 105 Inorganic Arsenic by AAS . Note: Withdrawn but provided for historical reference only Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | 0.8µm MCE filter with treated back-up pad and charcoal tube (400/200mg) | 225-9004 226-09 | |
| Non-agency Arsine by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec detector tube | 810-19LA |
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)