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Nicotine
- CAS number
- 54-11-5
- Also known as
- 1-Methyl-2-(3-pyridyl)pyrrolidine
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 0.5 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 1.5 mg/m³ |
Notations
- Sk: can be absorbed through the skin
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 96 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | XAD-2 tube (100/50mg) | GC-NPD | 226-30-04 |
| MDHS 96 VOCs by thermal desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | XAD-4 tube (80/40mg) | 226-93 | |
| NIOSH 2544 Nicotine by GC-NPD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | XAD-2 tube (100/50mg) | GC-NPD | 226-30-04 |
| NIOSH 2551 Nicotine by GC-NPD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | XAD-4 tube (80/40mg) | GC-NPD | 226-93 |
| ASTM D5075 Nicotine & 3-Ethenylpyridine by GC-NPD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | XAD-4 tube (80/40mg) | 226-93 | |
| Non-agency 19 | Active (pump) | GC | 226-93 | |
| Non-agency 49 | Active (pump) | GC-NSD | 226-170 |
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)