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Isooctyl alcohol
- CAS number
- 26952-21-6
- Also known as
- Isooctanol · Isooctyl alcohol (mixed isomers) · Isooctyl alcohol (see online Passive Sampling Guide) · Methylheptyl alcohol
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 50 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 271 mg/m³ |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 88 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Passive | Passive sampler | GC-FID | 575-001 575-002 |
| MDHS 104 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | 226-01 | |
| OSHA PV2033 Isooctyl alcohol by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | GC-FID | 226-01 |
| Other | Passive | 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)