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Dimethyl sulphate
- CAS number
- 77-78-1
- Also known as
- Dimethyl monosulphate · DMS · Sulphuric acid dimethyl ester
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 0.05 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 0.26 mg/m³ |
Notations
- Carc: carcinogen
- Sk: can be absorbed through the skin
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 89 | Active (pump) | GC-MS | 226-357 | |
| MDHS 96 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Porapak-Q tube (100/50mg) | GC-ECN | 226-114 |
| MDHS 104 VOCs by thermal desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Tenax TD tube (250mg) | 226-357 | |
| NIOSH 2524 Dimethyl sulphate by GC-ECD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Porapak Q tube (100/50mg) | GC-ECN | 226-114 |
| OSHA PV2147 Dimethyl sulphate by GC-FPD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Porapak-Q tube (150/75mg) | GC-FPD | 226-115 |
| Non-agency VOCs by solvent desorption and GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Passive | Passive sampler | 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)