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Picric acid

CAS number
88-89-1
Also known as
2,4,6-Trinitrophenol · Carbazotic acid · Nitroxanthic acid · Picronitric acid

UK workplace exposure limits

LimitValueApplies to
8-hour TWA 0.1 mg/m³
15-minute STEL 0.3 mg/m³

Sampling methods

MethodSamplingMedium AnalysisPart numbers
OSHA CSI Active (pump) HPLC-UV 225-70A
225-1930

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)