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Pentachloroethane
- CAS number
- 76-01-7
- Also known as
- Ethane pentachloride · Pentalin
UK workplace exposure limits
Our data hold no UK limit for this substance.
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) | Porapak R tube (70/35mg) | 226-59-04 | |
| NIOSH 2517 Pentachloroethane by GC-ECD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Porapak R tube (70/35mg) | 226-59-04 | |
| Non-agency Pentachloroethane by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec detector tube | 810-133L | |
| Non-agency VOCs by solvent desorption and GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Passive | Passive sampler | 575-001 575-002 |
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)