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Mercaptoethanol
- CAS number
- 60-24-2
- Also known as
- 2-Hydroxyethanethiol · 2-Mercaptoethanol · Thioethyleneglycol · Thioglycol · β-Mercaptoethanol
UK workplace exposure limits
Our data hold no UK limit for this substance.
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-agency 2-Mercaptoethanol by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec detector tube | 810-75L |
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)