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Bromine
- CAS number
- 7726-95-6
- Also known as
- Br
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 0.1 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 0.66 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 0.2 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 1.3 mg/m³ |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIOSH 6011 Bromine by IC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Silver membrane filter with PTFE prefilter in cassette | IC | 225-9006 225-1 |
| OSHA ID 108 | Active (pump) | IC | 225-36-2 225-22 | |
| OSHA ID-108 Bromine by IC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Fritted midget impinger | 225-36-2 225-22 | |
| Non-agency Bromine by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec Detector tube | 810-8LA |
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)