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UK workplace exposure limits
Our data hold no UK limit for this substance.
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 88 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC (please note not all hydrocarbons are VOCs) Method document (opens in a new tab) | Passive | Passive Sampler | 575-001 | |
| NIOSH 1003 Hydrocarbons (halogenated) by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | 226-01 | |
| NIOSH 1500 Hydrocarbons (BP 36-216°C) by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | 226-01 | |
| NIOSH 1501 Hydrocarbons (aromatic) by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | 226-01 | |
| Non-agency Hydrocarbons (Lower Class) by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec detector tube | 810-103 | |
| Non-agency Hydrocarbons (Higher Class) by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec detector tube | 810-105 | |
| Non-agency Aromatic hydrocarbons by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec detector tube | 810-120 | |
| Non-agency Aliphatic hydrocarbons by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec detector tube | 810-140 |
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)