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Dimethylformamide
- CAS number
- 68-12-2
- Also known as
- DMF · N,N-Dimethylformamide · N,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) · N-Formyldimethylamine
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 5 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 15 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 10 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 30 mg/m³ |
Notations
- Sk: can be absorbed through the skin
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 88 | Passive | GC-FID | 575-002 | |
| NIOSH 2004 Dimethylformamide by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Silica gel tube (150/75mg) | GC-FID | 226-10 |
| OSHA 66 Dimethylformamide by GC-NPD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | GC-NPD | 226-01 |
| Non-agency Dimethyl formamide by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec detector tube | 810-183 | |
| Non-agency VOCs by solvent desorption and GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Passive | Passive sampler | 575-002 | |
| Other | Passive | GC-FID | 575-001 | |
| Other | Passive | GC-FID | 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)