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Propane

CAS number
74-98-6
Also known as
Dimethyl methane · n-Propane · Propyl hydride

UK workplace exposure limits

Our data hold no UK limit for this substance.

Sampling methods

MethodSamplingMedium AnalysisPart numbers
OSHA PV2077
Propane by GC-FID
Method document (opens in a new tab)
Active (pump) Two Carbosieve S-III tubes in series (130/65mg) GC-FID
Non-agency
Propane by Colorimetric analysis
Direct-reading Gastec detector tube 810-103
Non-agency
VOCs by solvent desorption and GC-FID
Method document (opens in a new tab)
Passive Passive sampler 575-001
Other Passive GC-FID 575-001

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)