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Benzoyl peroxide

CAS number
94-36-0
Also known as
BPO · Dibenzoyl peroxide

UK workplace exposure limits

LimitValueApplies to
8-hour TWA 5 mg/m³

Sampling methods

MethodSamplingMedium AnalysisPart numbers
NIOSH 5009
Benzoyl peroxide by HPLC -UV
Method document (opens in a new tab)
Active (pump) 0.8µm MCE filter in cassette HPLC-UV 225-3-01
225-1

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)