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Methylamine

CAS number
74-89-5
Also known as
Aminomethane · Methanamine · Methyl amine (see online Passive Sampling Guide) · Monomethylamine

UK workplace exposure limits

Our data hold no UK limit for this substance.

Sampling methods

MethodSamplingMedium AnalysisPart numbers
OSHA 40
Methylamine by HPLC/UV
Method document (opens in a new tab)
Active (pump) Coated XAD-7 tube (80/40mg) HPLC-UV 226-96
Non-agency
Methylamine by Colorimetric analysis
Direct-reading Gastec detector tube 810-180
810-180L
Non-agency
Methylamine by Colorimetric analysis
Passive Gastec Dosi-tube 810-3DL
Non-agency
Amines by HPLC
Method document (opens in a new tab)
Passive UMEx 400 Passive Sampler 500-400
Other Passive HPLC-UV 500-400
Other Passive HPLC-UV 810-3DL

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)