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Ethylene glycol (particulate)
- CAS number
- 107-21-1
- Also known as
- 1,2-Dihydroxyethane · 1,2-Ethanediol · 1,2-Ethanediol (ethylene glycol) (glycols) · Ethane-1,2-diol (particulate) · Ethane-1,2-diol (vapour) · Ethylene glycol · Ethylene glycol (glycols) · Ethylene glycol (vapour)
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 10 mg/m³ | Ethylene glycol (particulate) |
| 8-hour TWA | 20 ppm | Ethylene glycol (vapour) |
| 8-hour TWA | 52 mg/m³ | Ethylene glycol (vapour) |
| 15-minute STEL | 40 ppm | Ethylene glycol (vapour) |
| 15-minute STEL | 104 mg/m³ | Ethylene glycol (vapour) |
Notations
- Sk: can be absorbed through the skin
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 14/4 General inhalable or respirable dusts by gravimetric analysis Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | IOM with GF filter | GR | 225-70A 225-58F |
| MDHS 88 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Passive | Passive sampler | GC-FID | 575-001 575-002 |
| NIOSH 5523 Glycols by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | OVS-7 tube with GF filter | GC-FID | 226-57 224-29V |
| OSHA PV2024 Ethylene glycol by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | OVS-7 tube with GF filter | 226-57 | |
| Non-agency Ethylene glycol by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec detector tube | 810-165L | |
| 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)