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Propylene glycol (particulates)
- CAS number
- 57-55-6
- Also known as
- 1,2-Dihydroxypropane · 1,2-Propanediol · 1,2-Propylene glycol · Methyl ethylene glycol · Propane-1,2-diol · Propane-1,2-diol (particulates) · Propane-1,2-diol (total vapour & particulates) · Propylene glycol · Propylene glycol (vapour and particulates)
UK workplace exposure limits
| Limit | Value | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 8-hour TWA | 10 mg/m³ | Propylene glycol (particulates) |
| 8-hour TWA | 150 ppm | Propylene glycol (vapour and particulates) |
| 8-hour TWA | 474 mg/m³ | Propylene glycol (vapour and particulates) |
Sampling methods
| Method | Sampling | Medium | Analysis | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDHS 14/4 General inhalable or respirable dusts by gravimetric analysis Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | IOM with GF filter | GR | 225-70A 225-58F |
| NIOSH 5523 Glycols by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | OVS-7 tube | GC-FID | 226-57 224-29V |
| OSHA PV2051 Propylene glycol by GC-FID Method document (opens in a new tab) | Active (pump) | OVS-7 tube | GC-FID | 226-57 |
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)