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Nitroethane
- CAS number
- 79-24-3
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 20 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 62 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 100 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 312 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) | Set of two XAD-2 tubes (600mg and 300mg) | 226-3002A | |
| NIOSH 2526 Nitroethane by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Set of two XAD-2 tubes (600mg and 300mg) | GC-FID | 226-3002A |
| Non-agency Nitroethane by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec Pyrotec tube | 810-52 |
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)