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Chloroacetic acid
- CAS number
- 79-11-8
- Also known as
- Chloroacetic acid (Monochloroacetic acid) · MCA · Monochloracetic acid · Monochloroacetic acid · Monochloroacetic acid (chloroacetic acid)
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 0.3 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 1.2 mg/m³ |
Notations
- Sk: can be absorbed through the skin
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIOSH 2008 Chloroacetic acid by IC -CD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Sorbent Tube | IC-CD | 226-47-01 |
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)