Hazard search
Paracetamol
- CAS number
- 103-90-2
- Also known as
- 4'-Hydroxyacetanilide · Acetaminophen · n-(4-Hydroxyphenyl) acetamide · p-Acetylaminophenol · para-Acetylaminophenol · Paracetamol (inhalable dust)
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 10 mg/m³ |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 14/4 General inhalable or respirable dusts by gravimetric analysis Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | IOM with GF filter | GR | 225-70A 225-58F |
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)