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Glycerin
- CAS number
- 56-81-5
- Also known as
- 1,2,3-Propanetriol · Glycerin mist (particulates, respirable) · Glycerin mist (respirable) · Glycerol · Glycerol mist
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 10 mg/m³ | Glycerin |
| 8-hour TWA | 10 mg/m³ | Glycerin mist (respirable) |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIOSH 0600 Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated, Respirable GR Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Filter Cassette | GR | 225-01-02 225-5-37-P 225-1 225-8208A 225-3851-PW 225-3LF |
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)