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Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide
- CAS number
- 1338-23-4
- Also known as
- 2-Butanone peroxide · Ethyl methyl ketone peroxide · MEK peroxide · MEKP · Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP)
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 15-minute STEL | 0.2 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 1.5 mg/m³ |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIOSH 3508 Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide by VIS Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Midget impinger | VAS | 225-36-1 225-22 |
| OSHA 77 Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide by HPLC/UV Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | XAD-4 tube (80/40mg) | HPLC-UV | 226-93 |
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)