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Dichlorodifluoromethane
- CAS number
- 75-71-8
- Also known as
- CFC 12 · Dichlorodifluoromethane (Freon 12) · Difluorodichloromethane · Freon 12 · Freon 12 (dichlorodifluoromethane)
UK workplace exposure limits
Our data hold no UK limit for this substance.
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 96 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Two charcoal tubes in series (front 400/200mg, back 100/50mg) | 226-09 226-01 | |
| NIOSH 1018 Dichlorodifluoromethane by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Two charcoal tubes in series (front 400/200mg, back 100/50mg) | GC-FID | 226-09 226-01 |
| ASTM D 5466 | GC-MS | |||
| Non-agency Dichlorodifluoromethane by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec Pyrotec tube | 810-51 | |
| 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)