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Phorate
- CAS number
- 298-02-2
- Also known as
- O,O-Diethyl-S-(ethylthio)methyl phosphorodithioate · Phorate (ISO) · Phorate (Organophosphorus Pesticides) · Thimet
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 0.05 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 0.2 mg/m³ |
Notations
- Sk: can be absorbed through the skin
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIOSH 5600 Organophosphorus pesticides by GC-FPD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | OVS-2 tube with quartz filter | GC-FPD | 226-58 224-29V |
| ASTM D4861-23 Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Air Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Low Volume PUF Tube | 226-92 |
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)