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Butyl lactate
- CAS number
- 138-22-7
- Also known as
- Butyl 2-hydroxypropanoate · n-Butyl lactate
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 5 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 30 mg/m³ |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSHA PV2080 Butyl Lactate by gas chromatography using a flame ionization detector GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Sorbent Tube | GC-FID | 226-01 |
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)