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Isoprene
- CAS number
- 78-79-5
- Also known as
- 2-Methyl-1,3-butadiene · 2-Methylbutadiene · Isoprene (see online Passive Sampling Guide) · β-Methylbivinyl
UK workplace exposure limits
Our data hold no UK limit for this substance.
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-agency Isoprene by Colorimetric analysis | Passive | Gastec Dosi-tube | 810-174D | |
| Non-agency VOCs by solvent desorption and GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Passive | Passive sampler | 575-001 575-002 | |
| Other | Passive | DR | 810-174D |
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)