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Glycerol trinitrate
- CAS number
- 55-63-0
- Also known as
- 1,2,3-Propanetriol trinitrate · Glyceryl trinitrate · Nitroglycerin
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 0.01 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 0.095 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 0.02 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 0.19 mg/m³ |
Notations
- 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) | Tenax-GC tube (100/50mg) | 226-35-03 | |
| NIOSH 2507 Ethylene glycol dinitrate by GC-ECD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Tenax GC tube (100/50mg) | GC-ECD | 226-35-03 |
| OSHA 43 Ethylene glycol dinitrate & Nitroglycerin by LC -TEA or HPLC/UV Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Tenax-GC tube (100/50mg) | HPLC | 226-35-03 |
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)