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Dibutyl phthalate
- CAS number
- 84-74-2
- Also known as
- 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid dibutyl ester · DBP (Dibutyl phthalate) · Di-n-butyl phthalate · Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 5 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 10 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) | OVS-Tenax-Tube | 226-56 | |
| NIOSH 5020 Dibutyl phthalate by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | 0.8µm MCE filter in cassette | GC-FID | 225-3-01 225-1 |
| OSHA 104 DMP, DEP, DBP, DEHP & DNOP by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | OVS-Tenax tube | GC-FID | 226-56 |
| 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)