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Methyl isobutyl carbinol
- CAS number
- 108-11-2
- Also known as
- 4-Dimethyl butan-2-ol · 4-Methyl-2-pentanol · 4-Methylpentan-2-ol · Methyl amyl alcohol · Methyl amyl alcohol (methyl isobutyl carbinol) · Methyl isobutyl carbinol (methyl amyl alcohol) · Methyl isobutyl carbinol (methyl amyl alcohol) (alcohols combined) · Methyl isobutyl carbinol (methyl amyl alcohol) (Alcohols III) · Methyl isobutyl carbinol (methyl amyl alcohol) (see online Passive Sampling Guide)
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 25 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 106 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 40 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 170 mg/m³ |
Notations
- Sk: can be absorbed through the skin
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 88 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Passive | Passive sampler | GC-FID | 575-001 575-002 |
| MDHS 96 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | GC-FID | 226-01 |
| MDHS 104 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | 226-01 | |
| NIOSH 1402 Alcohols by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | GC-FID | 226-01 |
| NIOSH 1405 Alcohols (combined) by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | GC-FID | 226-01 |
| Other | Passive | GC-FID | 575-002 575-001 |
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)