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Isopropyl ether
- CAS number
- 108-20-3
- Also known as
- 2,2'-Oxybispropane · 2-Isopropoxypropane · Diisopropyl ether · Isopropyl ether (see online Passive Sampling Guide)
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 250 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 1060 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 310 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 1310 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 96 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | GC-FID | 226-01 |
| NIOSH 1618 Isopropyl ether by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | GC-FID | 226-01 |
| Non-agency Isopropyl ether by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec detector tube | 810-141L 810-161 | |
| Other | Passive | GC-FID | 575-001 |
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)