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title: "bis-Chloromethyl ether (542-88-1): sampling methods"
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Hazard search

# bis-Chloromethyl ether

CAS number

542-88-1

Also known as

BCME · Chloro(chloromethoxy)methane

## UK workplace exposure limits

| Limit | Value | Applies to |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 8-hour TWA | 0.001 ppm |  |
| 8-hour TWA | 0.005 mg/m³ |  |

### Notations

-   Carc: carcinogen

## Sampling methods

| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **OSHA 10** / CMME & BCME by GC-ECD / [Method document (opens in a new tab)](https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/methods/osha-10.pdf) | Active (pump) | Two fritted impingers in series | GC-ECD | [225-36-2](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/skc-impingers/#part-225-36-2) / [225-22](https://analyt-mtc.com/catalog/product/biosampler/#part-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)](https://www.skcltd.com/hazard-search.html); [SKC Inc. (USA), Sampling Guides, used with SKC's permission (opens in a new tab)](https://international.skcinc.com/sampling-guides/)