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Dimethyl ether
- CAS number
- 115-10-6
- Also known as
- Methoxymethane · Methyl ether · Oxybismethane · Wood ether
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 400 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 766 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 500 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 958 mg/m³ |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-agency Methyl ether by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec Detector Tube | 810-161 | |
| Other | CLR | 810-161 |
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)