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Mercuric oxide
- CAS number
- 21908-53-2
- Also known as
- Mercury(II) oxide
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 0.02 mg/m³ |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 91/2 Metals & metalloids by XRF Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | IOM with 0.8µm MCE filter | 225-70A 225-1930 | |
| BS ISO 15202-1: 2020 Determination of metals and metalloids in airborne particulate matter by ICP | Active (pump) | IOM with 0.8µm MCE filter | 225-70A 225-1930 |
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)