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Propoxur
- CAS number
- 114-26-1
- Also known as
- 2-(1-Methylethoxy)phenol methylcarbamate · Baygon · Baygon (propoxur) · Propoxur (Baygon) · Propoxur (ISO) · Propoxur (Organonitrogen Pesticides)
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 0.5 mg/m³ | |
| 15-minute STEL | 2 mg/m³ |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIOSH 5601 Organonitrogen pesticides by HPLC/UV Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | OVS-2 tube with quartz or GF filter | HPLC-UV | 226-58 226-30-16 224-29V |
| OSHA PV2007 Propoxur by HPLC/UV Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | OVS-2 tube with GF filter | HPLC-UV | 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 |
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)