Hazard search
Paraffin wax fume
- CAS number
- 8002-74-2
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 2 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 6 mg/m³ |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSHA PV2047 Paraffin wax fumes by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Glass fibre filter in 37mm cassette | GC-FID | 225-706 225-1 |
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)