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Dichlorotrifluoroethane

CAS number
306-83-2
Also known as
2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane · Freon 123 · HCFC 123

UK workplace exposure limits

LimitValueApplies to
8-hour TWA 1000 ppm
8-hour TWA 7110 mg/m³
15-minute STEL 1250 ppm
15-minute STEL 8890 mg/m³

Sampling methods

MethodSamplingMedium AnalysisPart numbers
Non-agency
2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane by colorimetric analysis
Direct-reading Gastec Detector Tube 810-51
810-51L
810-840
Non-agency 50 Active (pump) GC-FID 226-09

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)