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Dimethyl phthalate

CAS number
131-11-3
Also known as
Dimethyl 1,2-benzenedicarboxylate · Dimethyl phthalate (DMP) · DMP (Dimethyl phthalate) · Phthalic acid dimethyl ester

UK workplace exposure limits

LimitValueApplies to
8-hour TWA 5 mg/m³
15-minute STEL 10 mg/m³

Sampling methods

MethodSamplingMedium AnalysisPart numbers
OSHA 104
GC-FID
Method document (opens in a new tab)
Active (pump) Sorbent Tube GC-FID 226-56

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)