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Methylacrylonitrile
- CAS number
- 126-98-7
- Also known as
- 2-Cyanopropene · 2-Methyl-2-propenenitrile · Methacrylonitrile · Methylacryonitrile · α-Methylacrylonitrile
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 1 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 2.8 mg/m³ |
Notations
- Sk: can be absorbed through the skin
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSHA 37 Acrylonitrile by GC-NPD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | GC-NPD | 226-01 |
| Non-agency Methylacrylonitrile by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec Detector Tube | 810-192 |
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)