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Dimethylacetamide
- CAS number
- 127-19-5
- Also known as
- N,N-Dimethylacetamide
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 10 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 36 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 20 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 72 mg/m³ |
Notations
- BMGV: a biological monitoring guidance value exists
- Sk: can be absorbed through the skin
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 96 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Silica gel tube (150/75mg) | GC-FID | 226-10 |
| MDHS 104 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Silica gel tube (150/75mg) | 226-10 | |
| NIOSH 2004 Dimethylacetamide by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Silica gel tube (150/75mg) | GC-FID | 226-10 |
| Non-agency N,N-Dimethylacetamide by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec detector tube | 810-184 | |
| Non-agency VOCs by solvent desorption and GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Passive | Passive sampler | 575-001 575-002 | |
| Other | Passive | GC-FID | 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)