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bis-Chloromethyl ether

CAS number
542-88-1
Also known as
BCME · Chloro(chloromethoxy)methane

UK workplace exposure limits

LimitValueApplies to
8-hour TWA 0.001 ppm
8-hour TWA 0.005 mg/m³

Notations

  • Carc: carcinogen

Sampling methods

MethodSamplingMedium AnalysisPart numbers
OSHA 10
CMME & BCME by GC-ECD
Method document (opens in a new tab)
Active (pump) Two fritted impingers in series GC-ECD 225-36-2
225-22

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)