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Caprolactam (dust and vapour)
- CAS number
- 105-60-2
- Also known as
- 1,6-Hexanolactam · 1,6-Hexanolactam (dust & vapour) · 1,6-Hexanolactam (dust only) · 2-Oxohexamethylenimine · Caprolactam · Caprolactam (dust only) · ε-Caprolactam
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 10 mg/m³ | Caprolactam (dust and vapour) |
| 15-minute STEL | 20 mg/m³ | Caprolactam (dust and vapour) |
| 8-hour TWA | 1 mg/m³ | Caprolactam (dust only) |
| 15-minute STEL | 3 mg/m³ | Caprolactam (dust only) |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 14/4 | Active (pump) | GR | 225-70A 225-772 225-69 225-58F | |
| OSHA PV2012 Caprolactam by HPLC/UV Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | OVS-7 tube | HPLC-UV | 226-57 |
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)