Hazard search
Diethylene glycol
- CAS number
- 111-46-6
- Also known as
- 2,2'-Dihydroxyethyl ether · 2,2'-Oxybisethanol · 2,2'-Oxydiethanol · 3-Oxypentane-1,5-diol · Carbitol · Diethylene glycol (glycols) · Ethylene diglycol
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 23 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 101 mg/m³ |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIOSH 5523 Glycols by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | OVS-7 tube | GC-FID | 226-57 224-29V |
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)