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Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB)
- CAS number
- No CAS number
- Also known as
- Aroclor · Chlorodiphenyl · PCB
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 0.1 ppm |
Notations
- Sk: can be absorbed through the skin
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIOSH 5503 Polychlorobiphenyls by GC-ECD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | 13mm Glass fibre filter in Swinnex cassette with Florisil tube (100/50mg) | 225-16 225-32 226-39 | |
| OSHA PV2088 Chlorodiphenyl by GC-ECD Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | OVS-2 tube with GF filter | 226-30-16 | |
| ASTM D4861-23 Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Air Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | Low Volume PUF Tube | 226-92 | |
| EPA TO-4A Pesticides & PCBs Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | PUF tube and quartz filter | 226-131 225-1821 |
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)