Hazard search
p-Dichlorobenzene
- CAS number
- 106-46-7
- Also known as
- 1,4-Dichlorobenzene · 1,4-Dichlorobenzene (p-dichlorobenzene) · 1,4-Dichlorobenzene (para-dichlorobenzene) · p-Dichlorobenzene (1,4-dichlorobenzene) · p-Dichlorobenzene (hydrocarbons, halogenated) · para-Dichlorobenzene
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 2 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 12 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 10 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 60 mg/m³ |
Notations
- Sk: can be absorbed through the skin
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 88 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Passive | Passive sampler | GC-FID | 575-001 575-002 |
| 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 |
| MDHS 104 VOCs by solvent desorption and GC Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | 226-01 | |
| NIOSH 1003 Halogenated hydrocarbons by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Charcoal tube (100/50mg) | GC-FID | 226-01 220-1000TC |
| NIOSH 2549 VOCs (screening) by thermal desorption and GC -MS Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Thermal desorption tube | 226-330 | |
| ASTM D5466 VOCs by GC -MS Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Canister | GC-MS | |
| Non-agency p-dichlorobenzene by colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec Detector Tube | 810-127 | |
| Other | Passive | GC-FID | 575-001 | |
| Other | Passive | GC-FID | 575-002 |
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)