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Phosgene
- CAS number
- 75-44-5
- Also known as
- Carbonyl chloride · Chloroformyl chloride · Phosgene & chloroformates · Phosgene(CARBONYL CHLORIDE)
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 0.02 ppm | |
| 8-hour TWA | 0.08 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 0.06 ppm | |
| 15-minute STEL | 0.25 mg/m³ |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSHA 61 Phosgene by GC -NSD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Coated XAD-2 tube (150/75mg) | GC-NPD | 226-117 |
| EPA TO-6 Phosgene by HPLC/UV Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Impinger | HPLC-UV | 225-36-1 225-22 |
| Non-agency Phosgene by Colorimetric analysis | Direct-reading | Gastec detector tube | 810-16 | |
| Non-agency 40 | Active (pump) | GC-FPD | 226-153 |
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)