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Methylcyclohexanone
- CAS number
- 583-60-8
- Also known as
- 2-Methylcyclohexanone · 3-Methylcyclohexanone · 4-Methylcyclohexanone
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 50 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 233 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 75 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 350 mg/m³ |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 72 VOCs by thermal desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Tenax thermal desorption tube (250mg) | TD, GC | 226-357 |
| MDHS 80 | Active (pump) | TD, GC | 226-357 | |
| MDHS 80 VOCs by thermal desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Passive | Tenax thermal desorption tube (250mg) | 226-357 | |
| 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 |
| NIOSH 2521 Methylcyclohexanone by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Porapak-Q tube (150/75mg) | 226-115 | |
| Non-agency Methylcyclohexanone by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec Detector Tube | 810-155 |
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)