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Butyl carbitol
- CAS number
- 112-34-5
- Also known as
- 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol · Butyl carbitol (diethylene glycol monobutyl ether) · Butyl diglycol · Butyl diglycol (Diethylene glycol butyl ether) · Diethylene glycol butyl ether · Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether · Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (Butyl Diglycol)
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 10 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 67.5 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 15 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 101.2 mg/m³ |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 104 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | 226-01 | |
| OSHA PV2095 Butyl Carbitol by gas chromatography with a flame ionization detector GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Sorbent Tube | GC-FID | 226-01 |
| Non-agency VOCs by solvent desorption and GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Passive | Passive sampler | 575-001 575-002 | |
| Other | Passive | GC-FID | 575-001 575-002 |
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)