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Methyl carbitol
- CAS number
- 111-77-3
- Also known as
- 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol · 2-(Methoxyethoxy)Ethanol · 2-[2-Methoxyethoxy] ethanol (diethylene glycol monomethyl ether) · Diethylene glycol methyl ether · Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether · diethylene glycol monomethyl ether (2-[2-Methoxyethoxy] ethanol )
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 10 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 50.1 mg/m³ |
Notations
- Sk: can be absorbed through the skin
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSHA CSI | Active (pump) | GC-FID | 226-01 | |
| 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 | GC-FID | 575-001 575-002 |
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)