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Malathion
- CAS number
- 121-75-5
- Also known as
- Diethyl (dimethoxyphosphinothioylthio)succinate · Malathion (Organophosphorus Pesticides)
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 10 mg/m³ |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIOSH 5600 Organophosphorus pesticides by GC-FPD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | OVS-2 tube with quartz filter | GC-FPD | 226-58 224-29V |
| OSHA 62 Chlorpyrifos, Dichlorvos, Diazinon, Malathion & Parathion by GC-FPD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | OVS-2 tube with GF filter | GC-FPD | 226-30-16 224-29V |
| ASTM D4861-23 Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Air Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Low Volume PUF Tube | 226-92 |
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)